Myth 1: Once a Work is posted online it loses Copyright Protection

Fact: You cannot use, copy or post someone else's photos, images, songs or articles without their permission. The person who created them owns these works and they have Copyright Protection from the moment the works were created and they never lose the ownership protection.

Myth 2: I can copy a work online provided I give the owner credit or a link back

Fact: You cannot use other people's work unless they first give you permission. Some websites say you can use any material from their site provided you link back and give them credit. But check first and get permission unless it's specifically granted on the work

Myth 3: If I alter the work or only use part of it, I am not breaching copyright.

Fact: Source works are still covered by copyright. The only exception is if you are writing a review or critique and you are referring to the work. This is considered a fair use.

Myth 4: If there is no copyright symbol or notice the work can be freely used.

Fact: There is no requirement to display copyright symbol or register any work to have Copyright protection. It is protected from the moment it is created and the owner does not lose their copyright if they don't use the copyright symbol.

Myth 5: I can use another person's work as well as I don’t financially gaining from it.

Fact:* You are breaching copyright whether you make money or not. The argument that you are giving the owner free advertising does not count. Any money you make would be taken into account by a court decision against you.