Copyright and licences

What you can do at this level

• CS3.3.01No AI reference

  Recognise the general concepts of copyright and licence in digital contexts, and that an individual’s original digital content is automatically copyrighted.

• CS3.3.02Explicit AI

  Recognise that copyright and licences can apply to digital content, including AI-generated content, and that these determine how content can be used and shared.

• CS3.3.03Explicit AI

  Recognise that AI-generated content should be labelled as such to help others understand its origin and possibilities for further use.

• CS3.3.04Implicit AI

  Use and share digital content in compliance with basic legal and ethical guidelines, and identify digital content that can be used free of charge.

What you learn at this level

• LO3.3.01KImplicit AI

  Recognise that the internet is not a fully free space: individuals' data can be monetised, and individuals may need permission to use content found.

• LO3.3.07SImplicit AI

  Use and share digital content in compliance with basic legal and ethical guidelines.

• LO3.3.02KNo AI reference

  Recognise, in general terms, the concepts of copyright and licence in digital contexts.

• LO3.3.03KNo AI reference

  Recognise that an individual's original digital content is automatically copyrighted.

• LO3.3.04KExplicit AI

  Recognise that different kinds of copyright and licences apply to digital content, including AI-generated content, and that these determine how content can be used and shared.

• LO3.3.05KExplicit AI

  Recognise that AI-generated content should be labelled as such to help others understand its origin and possibilities for further use.

• LO3.3.06KNo AI reference

  Identify digital content that can be used free of charge.

What you can do at this level

• CS3.3.05Implicit AI

  Acknowledge the complexity of copyright and licences in digital contexts, prioritising a cautious approach.

• CS3.3.06Implicit AI

  Define the concept of intellectual property, and distinguish between copyright, trademark, design and patent.

• CS3.3.07No AI reference

  Identify common types and purposes of licences in digital contexts, including Creative Commons.

• CS3.3.08Implicit AI

  Describe ethical, legal and commercial implications of copyright violations in digital contexts.

• CS3.3.09Explicit AI

  Identify examples of legal and ethical challenges relating to copyright in the training of AI models.

• CS3.3.10Implicit AI

  Apply legal and ethical guidelines appropriately when using and sharing digital content.

What you learn at this level

• LO3.3.08AImplicit AI

  Prioritise a cautious approach to digital content (check before using or sharing).

• LO3.3.10KImplicit AI

  Define, with examples from digital contexts, the concept of intellectual property.

• LO3.3.17SImplicit AI

  Apply legal and ethical guidelines appropriately when using and sharing digital content.

• LO3.3.09AImplicit AI

  Acknowledge the complex nature of copyright and licensing of digital content.

• LO3.3.11KImplicit AI

  Distinguish, with examples from digital contexts, between copyright, trademark, design and patent.

• LO3.3.12KNo AI reference

  Identify common types and purposes of licences in digital contexts, including Creative Commons.

• LO3.3.13KImplicit AI

  Identify examples of piracy and plagiarism in digital contexts.

• LO3.3.14KImplicit AI

  Identify examples of where copyright applies and does not apply in digital contexts.

• LO3.3.15KImplicit AI

  Describe legal, ethical and commercial consequences of intellectual property violations in digital contexts, including piracy and plagiarism.

• LO3.3.16KExplicit AI

  Identify examples of legal and ethical challenges relating to copyright in the training of AI models.

What you can do at this level

• CS3.3.11Implicit AI

  Describe key features of current legislation in relation to digital copyright and licences.

• CS3.3.12Explicit AI

  Describe examples of where copyright applies and does not apply in digital contexts, distinguishing between training data for AI systems and AI-generated content.

• CS3.3.13Explicit AI

  Assess and correctly apply legal and ethical guidelines for using and sharing digital content in complex contexts (for example in relation to AI systems).

• CS3.3.14Implicit AI

  Assist others to use and share digital content in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.

What you learn at this level

• LO3.3.19KImplicit AI

  Describe key features of current legislation in relation to digital copyright and licences.

• LO3.3.18AImplicit AI

  Prioritise a consideration of ethical and legal aspects, such as transparency and copyright, when using and sharing digital content.

• LO3.3.22SImplicit AI

  Assess and correctly apply legal and ethical guidelines for using and sharing of digital content in complex contexts, including different software licensing models and the renewal requirements of licences.

• LO3.3.20KImplicit AI

  Describe examples of where copyright applies and does not apply in digital contexts.

• LO3.3.23SImplicit AI

  Assist others to use and share digital content in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.

• LO3.3.21KExplicit AI

  Identify differences in how ethical and copyright issues apply to training data for AI systems and AI-generated content (output).

What you can do at this level

• CS3.3.15Implicit AI

  Promote and support awareness and understanding of legal and ethical copyright and licensing practices in digital contexts.

• CS3.3.16Implicit AI

  Apply advanced knowledge of intellectual property rights, copyright and licensing concepts in digital contexts to inform decision-making.

• CS3.3.17Implicit AI

  Lead or contribute to policies or guidelines on copyright and licensing in digital contexts.

What you learn at this level

• LO3.3.26SImplicit AI

  Apply advanced knowledge of intellectual property rights, copyright and licensing concepts in digital contexts to inform decision-making.

• LO3.3.24AImplicit AI

  Stay informed about developments in copyright and licensing regulations in digital contexts.

• LO3.3.27SImplicit AI

  Lead or contribute to policies or guidelines on copyright and licensing in digital contexts.

• LO3.3.25AImplicit AI

  Promote and support awareness and understanding of legal and ethical copyright and licensing practices in digital contexts.