YouTube is the most popular social media site for watching and uploading professional and individual videos. Keeping YouTube videos private is essential because of the millions of people who use YouTube, especially if a video features your children in it. However, before publishing a private video on YouTube, you may be wondering: Can Private YouTube Videos get Copyright Claims? In this blog post we will go over everything you need to know!
Can Private Videos on YouTube Get a Copyright Strikes?
Although they are little less strict when it comes to things like music. Copyright law is still Copyright law. So if you have a good amount of copyrighted content within your private videos, you will still be violating the rules of YouTube. This means, you’re just as likely to get a strike to violating copyright law as you are on a public video.
So if you’re thinking of uploading your personal videos for storage purposes, maybe think of another option. Especially if there is copyrighted material within those videos.
Can YouTube Take Down Private Videos?
Yes. All uploads get a scan by the Content ID system. No matter how private you make your video, you will still get copyright strikes. The issue here is that copyright rules grant only the owner of the copyright the freedom to distribute exclusively. Even though you may be trying to use YouTube as a personal cloud storage service, the law doesn’t support that point of view. YouTube is a content distribution channel and not a storage service. Even if you keep the videos exclusively to yourself, distributing copyrighted material is prohibited.
Can Anyone See Private YouTube Videos?
Private videos can be viewed only by those invited to do so. As a result, YouTube doesn’t notify channel subscribers when a private video is published to their channel. The only people who can see a private YouTube video is the person who invited them to watch it in the first place.
The video owner has the option to share a private video with a group of up to 50 people. The selected individuals must be logged into YouTube using their Google Accounts to view the videos. The video owner must have the recipients’ email addresses and send them the video link. Private videos also don’t show up in search results or video suggestions. Even if one of the invited users attempts to share the link with friends, they won’t be able to view the video because it can only be viewed using the invited email account.
Do Private Video Views Count on YouTube?
No, they don’t count. When it comes to YouTube monetization, only views from public videos will be considered and displayed on your page. Views for private, unlisted, or deleted videos won’t count.
Can Unlisted Videos Get Copyright Strikes
You may be wondering if unlisted videos could get copyright strikes as well. Unlisted videos are very similar to private videos, however, private videos are invite only, and unlisted videos could be seen if someone comes across the link of the video.
Just like private videos, unlisted videos are subject to copyright strikes just like any other video on the YouTube platform. Whether it’s private, public, or unlisted, YouTube takes their copyright issues are taken very seriously.
Are There Any Benefits to Private Videos on YouTube?
So, why would you use the private video option on YouTube? This privacy option has a couple of benefits. They include.
Family content
Sharing videos with loved ones who live far away is a great way to keep in touch. Whether it’s your child’s first step, a weekly recap, or footage from your family vacation, you want to share these moments, but not with everyone. Using private videos is a good way to make sure that only the people you want to see these precious moments can access them.
Internal Organizational Uses
Video can be an effective training tool, a way to communicate new corporate policies or even a way to congratulate or thank employees. When you use the private video setting, you can rest assured that your messages and content will remain private. A company can also build an internal catalog of videos to assist employees in developing or switching roles within the organization.
Online Portfolios and Resumes
In recent years, video resumes have become increasingly popular among job seekers who want to shake things up. Using YouTube’s private videos feature, a user can post a video resume to YouTube and only share it with prospective employers. With video resumes hosted on YouTube, hiring managers don’t have to deal with the hassle of downloading large video files and can simply click on a link to your online resume without worrying about file types.
Online Storage Space
Instead of purchasing a dedicated online storage space for your company’s videos, you can host them on YouTube.
How To Get Rid Of A Copyright Claim On YouTube
If you’ve been hit with a copyright claim on YouTube, don’t worry–you can get rid of it. Copyright claims are automatic and generated when content is uploaded to YouTube, but you can dispute the claim if you believe you have the right to use the material in your video.
To do this, you’ll need to file a counter notification with YouTube. This is a formal request for YouTube to review the claim and reinstate your video if they agree with you.
If you don’t want to do this, the only other option you have is to remove the disputed material from your videos or get rid of the video altogether.
How To Remove Copyright Claim Within Your Video?
The first thing you need to find out the duration of the copyright within the video. Let’s say its the 30-45 second mark. Luckily for creators, YouTube gives you the ability to automatically trim your video.
To Do this you need to:
- Go to Youtube Studio, and on the left hand side click on videos.
- After you click this you will see a list of your videos.
- Under the section restrictions, you will see the copyright claim for the video you want to remove the copyright claim from.
- Hover over the copyright claim, and click “details”.
- Within that pop up, it will show you the time frame in which the copyright claim is.
- From there, you could click “select action” within the middle of the pop up and select “trim”.
You don’t even need to do it yourself. YouTube will automatically trim the copyrighted material from your video for you.
Conclusion
A rising number of businesses are taking advantage of YouTube’s private video feature, which families have long used to share personal videos. You can also make your videos private or unlisted so that only those you know, and trust can access and view them.
However, watch out for any instances where you may violate YouTube’s copyright regulations. Remember that making your video private doesn’t stop you from getting claims or strikes from the ContentID system. And for the sake of monetization of your channel, you must get rid of any content that violates copyright laws.
Comment below if you have any experience with private videos!
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