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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Labour promises to reform copyright law
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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If elected, termination clauses will go in 90 days & bill will be updated in 18 months: ICT rep.
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Protesters gather to oppose file-sharing bill
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Rally fails to get off the ground despite vociferous opposition to new law.
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File-sharing protests gathering steam
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Over 2500 people pledge to attend rallies against 'Skynet' bill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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New Zealand’s parliament has officially rushed through a bill making it illegal for users to share copyright material. Although we have heard the likes of this law before, it has never managed to stand its ground – until now.
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Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today
Fri, 27th May 2011
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Deadline for submissions on contentious copyright law is today at 5pm; critics argue it infringes on civil rights.
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UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights
Fri, 20th May 2011
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A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.
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NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future
Tue, 17th May 2011
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NetHui 2011 aims to cover broad internet, access, citizenship and openness issues at three-day meet.
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WikiLeak'd cable shows US interest in NZ copyright law
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Leaked US cable exposes pressure on NZ to amend copyright laws, revealing deep American interest in swift changes.
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Google targets the internet's 'bad apples'
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.
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Could your website end up costing you money?
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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There is certainly money to be made on the internet and every business with a website hopes that their website will increase sales. However, the last thing anyone thinks is that their website could cost them money..
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Software patents: ignore them at your peril
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.