Can I use images or videos from other websites on my website in California? What are the requirements?

Requirements for using images or videos from other websites in California

If you want to use images or videos from other websites on your website in California, you need to consider the following requirements:

1. Copyright law: You must ensure that you have the legal right to use the images or videos. In general, you cannot use copyrighted material without permission from the owner of the copyright ^[3](^[4]:).
2. FERPA and COPPA: If the images or videos contain identifiable information about students under the age of 13, you must comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) ^[1](^[2]:). If the images or videos are education records, you must comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ^[2].
3. Accessibility: You must ensure that the images or videos are accessible to people with disabilities. This includes providing alternative text for images and closed captions for videos ^[4][5].

In summary, before using images or videos from other websites on your website in California, you must ensure that you have the legal right to use them, comply with FERPA and COPPA if applicable, and make them accessible to people with disabilities.

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Source(s):

• [1] Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions | Federal …
• [2] FAQs on Photos and Videos under FERPA | Protecting Student Privacy
• [3] Guidelines for using NASA Images and Media Guidelines
• [4] ADA Requirements: Effective Communication | ADA.gov
• [5] Accessibility

Jurisdiction

California

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