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They at least have copyright infringement, and could probably get a big enough fine to shut down wikileaks.
by stonemetal 16y ago
They at least have copyright infringement, and could probably get a big enough fine to shut down wikileaks.
- jackvalentine 16y agoUS (federal) Government documents are not entitled to copyright protection within America. http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105 http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105
- stonemetal 16y agoThat depends on how much of the data is strictly government property. If any of it is was written by contractors, etc. it may still have that avenue.
- michaelchisari 16y agoAny work derived by government contract is also not covered by copyright.
- trevelyan 16y agoI was under the impression government materials are not protected by copyright. Even if they were the public interest argument (fair use) would trump copyright in this case.