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... Most datasets used by scientists either fall under copyright law or are in the public domain and are available to all without conditions.
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... 96 The Privatization of Environmental Data A primary protection against violations of copyright has been the cost and nuisance of physically copying protected material. However, with the increasing use of digital information, the growth of computer networks, and the creation of the World Wide Web individuals can now copy and distribute publications and large amounts of data at little cost or effort.

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