NZ Copyright Tribunal gets 'net cop' power under new proposal
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The Copyright Tribunal would be given the power to punish internet users who repeatedly breach copyright under proposals put forward today.
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A discussion document from the Economic Development Ministry and interested parties has recommended a three-phase process to allow copyright holders to pursue those who breach their rights.
The final stage would allow the Copyright Tribunal to order damages, injunctions, fines and the termination of internet accounts for persistent breaches of intellectual property.....
The Government has repeatedly said it would not allow the internet in New Zealand to become a "wild west" where copyright holders had no rights. Full Story |
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