Better safe than sorry – Optimising university image use

This article shows how copyright legislation affects scientific research and education. Current problem areas in the field of digital education, which are also addressed by the image+ Platform for Open Art Education research project, show that the recent copyright law revision is inadequate. Within this framework, the issues are examined in greater detail, along with potential solutions. Furthermore, this paper highlights a potential need for action to guarantee the long-term usability of the picture database on a cross-institutional level.