---
title: "ELAGSEJ.LE5: Copyright, Libel, and Privacy (Georgia English Language Arts standard)"
code: ELAGSEJ.LE5
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, English Language Arts, ELAGSEJ.LE5
subject: ela
grades:
  - grade-9
  - grade-10
  - grade-11
  - grade-12
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# ELAGSEJ.LE5: Copyright, Libel, and Privacy

Recognize the differences between legal statutes and ethical obligations. a. Understand copyright law as applied to journalism. b. Discuss plagiarism and fair use. c. Differentiate libel, slander, and defamation, especially concerning public figures. d. Study privacy concerns and confidentiality codes.

- Subject: English Language Arts
- Appears in: Grade 9, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/ela/grade-9.md
- Appears in: Grade 10, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/ela/grade-10.md
- Appears in: Grade 11, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/ela/grade-11.md
- Appears in: Grade 12, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/ela/grade-12.md

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.