What actions are illegal under the copyright act?

Answer 1

Copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying protected works that are not your own, and for which you have neither an exemption in the law or permission from the copyright holder.

Answer 2

Under the Copyright Act, some actions that are typically considered illegal include:

1. Reproducing or copying copyrighted material without permission from the owner, whether it's in physical or digital form.
2. Distributing or sharing copyrighted material without authorization, including uploading or downloading copyrighted content without proper licensing or permission.
3. Modifying or transforming copyrighted works without the consent of the owner, which includes creating derivative works or adaptations without permission.
4. Publicly performing or displaying copyrighted material without authorization, such as playing music or showing movies in a public venue without proper licensing.