Copyright stories - Page 3
First copyright casualty in NZ
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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NZ's first copyright breach under new laws sees a user fined $616 for sharing Rihanna song, setting precedent for future cases.
PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
An Apple a day keeps Samsung away
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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World's most valuable company seeks more damages from South Korean rival over alleged further design infringements.
Dotcom disclosure unnecessary court hears
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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New Zealand court-ordered discovery of evidence held by the US Federal government is a step too far the Court of Appeal heard today.
Documents appeal lands Dotcom in court
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder comes before the Court of Appeal in Wellington today to fight a U.S. appeal over next year's extradition hearings.
Kiwis ignore internet piracy law
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.
'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
Game of Pirates
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.
Too soon for copyright infringement fee review
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran agrees with a panel of ISP legal reps that there's not enough information to say how the charge is working.
The 12 ‘enemies of the internet’
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to ‘worst offender’ list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.
Rihanna downloads could cost users - Updated
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Rihanna's music downloaders face fines under NZ's 'Skynet law', with ISP Orcon issuing first copyright infringement notices.
The cooks source [sic] controversy, or web justice 101
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Monica Gaudio's fight for copyright justice sends shockwaves through the internet, causing Cooks Source magazine's downfall.
Labour promises to reform copyright law
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Labour pledges to reform the controversial Copyright Act if elected, aiming to remove 'unsustainable' termination clauses within 90 days and review the Act.
Protesters gather to oppose file-sharing bill
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Hundreds gather in Auckland to protest the imminent Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill, to no avail, as the bill nears enactment.
File-sharing protests gathering steam
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.
Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.
Copyright law could sting businesses
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Facing a new copyright law, UK businesses must act now to avoid being penalised for employees' illegal downloads, warns experts.
InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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InternetNZ launches a website to prepare for the new copyright laws taking effect on Sept 1, focusing on advocacy and awareness.
Copyright law won't cover streaming: MED
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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MED clarifies Copyright Act changes won't apply to streaming sites like YouTube, only peer-to-peer file sharing from Sept 1.
Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.