New Zealand this week. We could be next if we don't speak out. Learn more about New Zealand's Guilt Upon Accusation copyright reform here. Update: In the face of huge public protest in New Zealand, the government has announced that it is delaying the implementation of S92a.
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New Zealand Sites Go Dark To Protest Copyright Bill
New Zealand's copyright reform package, which includes a "graduated response" provision that would force ISPs to terminate subscribers on allegations of infringement, is generating a huge protest with many people turning their websites, profiles, or other onlne persona dark. The protest started on the 16th and runs until February 23rd. […]
New Zealand Copyright Reforms and Consultation
The Government of New Zealand has introduced legislation to amend the photographer commissioner rule (similar reforms were proposed in C-61). It has also launched a consultation on establishing a fair dealing exception for parody and satire, two exceptions that remain unaddressed in Canada.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 36: TPMs – No Identification of Authorized Circumventers
The removal of the provisions that target the legality of circumvention devices is one way to help ensure that the law does not eliminate basic copyright user rights. There are other approaches, however, that can be introduced in tandem with that change. New Zealand's new copyright law introduces the concept […]
NZ Government Reports on ACTA Talks
The Government of New Zealand has posted a short report on last week's ACTA talks, noting the key issues and committing to future negotiations. As usual, the Canadian government remains silent on ACTA.
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