Press Releases02 Dec 11

Copyright Licensing Information Seminar Held in Seagoe

A seminar on Copyright licensing orgainsed by the Synod Department of the RCB was held for Rectors, church members who deal with copyright issues and Diocesan Secretaries in Northern Ireland yesterday, Thursday 1 December, in Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown. The event was held in Northern Ireland specifically in response to recent developments in copyright licensing in the UK.

The session was led by Mr Chris Williams of Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI), who presented valuable information on copyright responsibilities, the recent UK developments, changes in digital rights and the protection of material on parish, cathedral and church-related websites. Further information on the role of CCLI can be found at www.ccli.co.uk. A summary of the information provided by Mr Williams will be sent to all parishes in Northern Ireland in coming weeks.

Mr Williams will be visiting the Republic of Ireland in 2012.

Mrs Janet Maxwell, Head of Synod Services and Mr Chris Williams, CCLI

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