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    Computer Science GCSE

    Copyright

    What Copyright means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Copyright

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    Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Copyright in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.

    Reference: Pearson Edexcel

    Protects the fixed expression of original work such as source code, and arises automatically once the work is recorded.
    Pearson Edexcel · Ethical and legal

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