Do I need professional indemnity?

Yes, we always recommend you get professional indemnity.

Claims relating to copyright and intellectual property are rising and it’s easy for a third party to make an allegation of negligence or breach of intellectual property, even if the grounds are unfounded.

Professional indemnity covers your legal defence costs.

Recent changes to section 52 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act have made libraries more responsible for ensuring all items and props in an image are not subject to copyright and do not require clearance.