How it works
The Myth
The issue of copyright can be a confusing one.
Some people think that you have to register creative work in order to benefit from copyright protection. This is untrue.
Others believe the urban myth that you can ‘copyright’ something by sending it to yourself in the post. This may give you a date stamp on the envelope, but does nothing to protect the work inside. The envelope could easily be lost, stolen, destroyed or even tampered with, making it difficult for you to prove when you created your work or conceived your ideas. Make sure your work isn’t lost in the postal myth.