Fwd: FSF now offering paperless option for all copyright assignments
From:
Gregory Casamento
Subject:
Fwd: FSF now offering paperless option for all copyright assignments
Date:
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 01:46:26 -0400
Just wanted to let everyone know the process has finally been streamlined.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Donald Robertson <donald@fsf.org> Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 Subject: FSF now offering paperless option for all copyright assignments To: gnu-prog@gnu.org
Greetings,
In 2012, the FSF [announced][1] that it would begin accepting scanned
documents for assignments of copyright for contributors residing in the
United States. We then set about a long process of trying to expand the
countries where we could accept scanned documents. While a few countries
have been added over the years, the ultimate goal has always been to
smooth the assignment process for all contributors.
Today we have achieved that goal. With the advice of counsel, we can
begin accepting scanned copies of assignments from all contributors,
regardless of where they reside. With a small update to our assignment
contract we can finally make it possible for all contributors to avoid
having to send their forms via the post.
This doesn't end our process. There are lots of ways to sign documents
these days, including using [GNU Privacy Gaurd][2] or other forms of
digital signature. We will keep working to smooth that process and make
more options available. While there is still more work to do to make the
process as simple as possible, this is one big step that will help
contributors from all around the world to share their code.