TDM legal considerations

Getpapers users should be careful to understand the law as it applies to their content mining, as they assume full responsibility for their actions when using the software.

We have compiled some information and links that may be helpful. However, please note that you are responsible for ensuring you understand the applicable laws. We cannot be responsible for errors in the information provided here. If in doubt, consult a legal expert.

Countries with copyright exceptions for content mining:

• UK
• Japan

Countries with proposed copyright exceptions:

• Ireland
• EU

Countries with permissive interpretations of 'fair use' that might allow content mining:

• Israel
• USA
• Canada

General summaries and guides:

• "The legal framework of text and data mining (TDM)", carried out for the European Commission in March 2014 (PDF)
• "Standardisation in the area of innovation and technological development, notably in the field of Text and Data Mining", carried out for the European Commission in 2014 (PDF)