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Houston Geological Society Bulletin
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Abstract: Ethics and Copyright: Challenges and Resources for
the Professional Geoscientist
Steele Environmental Services, LLC
Under what circumstances is the reproduction of information
allowable without first obtaining explicit
permission from its owner? When is it a violation
of the law? When we log onto the homepage of
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) and see a copyright symbol at the bottom
of it, how does that restrict our use of the content
presented on that site? What about other websites
where no copyright statement is provided? How should we evaluate
our professional conduct in light of our vague perception that
copyright abuse seems to be widespread in our society?
What recourse can we pursue when we need to make a definite
determination as to whether a specific professional decision
might constitute copyright infringement? What do we do if
we discover that we’ve accidentally appropriated or distributed
protected content without authorization?
The complexity and interpretive latitude of copyright law can elevate daily professional choices from simple decisions based on “the law” into complicated ethical evaluations.We all photocopy professional materials and download information off the Internet.We all build upon the work of our predecessors.Most of us work in the for-profit business sector. As licensed professionals, we must maintain high standards in our daily affairs; the common excuse “everybody does it” (e.g., makes and distributes photocopies) is not appropriate. This “awareness-level” presentation explores these issues and was developed in response to the Texas Professional Geoscientist (P.G.) annual continuing education requirement pertaining to professional ethics and conduct (22 TAC §851.32(d)).
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