Copyright and Image Reuse Policy
Policy in a nutshell: The New Norfolk Digital Archive is a private research project. While historical subjects are old, the digital restorations and the specific curation of this database are the property of Roz Chapman. Unauthorized bulk downloading is prohibited.
Overview
The New Norfolk Digital Archive (www.newnorfolk.org) is a private research project dedicated to preserving the history of our local community. Over three years of work has been dedicated to collating, identifying, and digitally restoring the images found in this archive.
Intellectual Property Rights
Digital Restorations
While the original subjects of many historical photographs in this collection are in the public domain, the digitally enhanced, sharpened, and restored versions appearing on this website are the intellectual property of Roz Chapman.
Under the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia), these restorations are considered "original derivative works." Unauthorized bulk reproduction or "scraping" of these files is strictly prohibited.
Database Curation
The arrangement, selection, and descriptive research accompanying these images constitute a curated database. This compilation is protected under Australian copyright law as a result of the skill and judgement exercised in its creation.
Reuse and Attribution
We believe in the open sharing of history, provided it is done with integrity. If you wish to share an image from this site for personal, non-commercial genealogy, you must follow these rules:
- Attribute the Source: You must clearly state "Source: newnorfolk.org" and include a link back to the original page.
- Respect Research: Do not imply that the curation or identification of these photos is your own work by omitting the source.
- No Bulk Scraping: The use of automated tools to download the entire archive for use in private Facebook groups or other websites is a breach of our terms of use.
Protection Measures
To protect the provenance of our research and ensure that the "New Norfolk" story remains connected to its source, images on this site are protected by:
- Visible Watermarks: Located in the bottom-left corner of the digital files.
- Forensic Metadata: Hidden digital fingerprints embedded within the file headers.
Removing or cropping these watermarks to hide the source is a violation of Electronic Rights Management laws.
Last Updated: 17 Jan 2026
