Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH)

The TEACH Act of 2002 expands the scope of educators' rights to perform and display works for digital distance education. Part of the Copyright Act [101(2)] has been replaced by this act to include distance learning situations that were not possible before. While there are multiple limitations still involved, this is the start of permitting performance and display of almost all types of works to distance learners who may be reached at any site by accredited nonprofit institutions. Educators have been authorized to make copies necessary to display and perform works in a digital environment, but restrictions do apply. Also, for works not already in digital form, permission is now granted to prepare them for digital transmission provided it is free from technological protection measures. For more information on this act, see these sites:

The TEACH Act Finally Becomes Law

Distance Education