7.12.2. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is intellectual property in the context of cartography?

   Hint

   Think about who owns the map you are using.

2. 2.

   What is the importance of attribution?

   Hint

   Why should we mention the source?

3. 3.

   What is intellectual property?

   • A type of map
   • Legal rights over creations
   • Creative writing

   Hint

   Consider what protects a creator's work.

4. 4.

   True or False: Attribution is not necessary when using OpenStreetMap data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of acknowledging data sources.

5. 5.

   A student wants to use a third-party base map for their project. How should they approach the use of this material?

   Hint

   What should be verified before using those materials?

6. 6.

   Create a map with data that has been misrepresented. Discuss how this could affect public trust.

   Hint

   Consider the long-term implications on the mapping community.