Across archives and repositories, the same legal questions keep slowing us down:
Can we share this collection? Under which terms of reuse? What does GDPR mean for our workflows? Who owns the IP?
Join this interactive workshop hosted by the FIDELIS Network to compare what works—and what still doesn’t. The aim is to bring together the community of practitioners. Bring a short case or just join the discussion. This is peer learning, not legal advice.
When: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 10:00–12:00 (online)
Who: Anyone working in repositories and archives
Why: Discovery & co-design. We’re testing the value of a FIDELIS Legal Challenges SIG — what it should deliver, and in what order.
How: Complete the registration form (presenters & attendees use the same form). Choose “Present” or “Join the discussion” at signup.
Two ways to take part
Join the discussion (no slides): Listen, contribute in conversations and live polls; help prioritise the pain points.
Lightning talk (5–10 min): share a concrete legal challenge—something you’ve solved (show how) or a work-in-progress where you want feedback.
What to expect from the workshop?
- Focused lightning talks
- Comparative discussions
- Live polling to map priorities
- Collective wrap-up to shape the go/no-go decision on a SIG
What makes a good case?
Short, practical cases with reusable takeaways—from any discipline or institution size. We especially welcome:
Data protection: GDPR lawful bases, DPIAs, consent at scale, takedown workflows
Copyright & reuse: orphan works, text & data mining, rights statements
Licensing & contracts: deposit/user agreements, open vs restricted access
Platform/policy: ToS conflicts, cross-border transfers, cloud hosting constraints
Emerging areas: AI training data permissions, sharing synthetic data
Please cover: (i) context, (ii) challenge, (iii) approach, (iv) outcome/open questions, (v) resources (SOPs, checklists, templates).
Key dates for prospective presenters
- Register by: Fri 7 Nov 2025
Invites confirmed: Fri 21 Nov 2025
We aim for a mix of disciplines. If we run out of slots, please still join and add your perspective.
