|
If it's a sole copy, then privacy law could cover it.
Patent and copymight law are written to cover published works, to encourage publication, which is why they focus on unauthorized republication or re-use.
As for the suggestion that it should extend past the life of the author, so they don't have to see people misuse their works, would anyone accept the same standard for patents? After all, many inventions see much worse misuse...
|