Scoop Coverage: Blackout Against Section 92A
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) expresses its support for ISOC France against the introduction of draconian laws
intended to cut people off the Internet based on mere allegations of copyright infringement. More >>
The Creative Freedom Foundation welcomes the Government's decision to delay the Guilt Upon Accusation law Section 92A,
however this delay also calls for two non-Governmental groups to decide the future of New Zealander's access to the
internet. Although the TCF are currently calling for submissions on their draft policy, the public, artists and most
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are not represented in the decision making process. More >>
This week Prime Minister John Key announced that the controversial Section 92A of the Copyright (New Technologies)
Amendment Act, to be enacted at the end of February, has been delayed by Order in Council until March 27 2009. Mr Key
has admitted that ... More >>
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InternetNZ welcomes the Government's decision to defer the commencement of Section 92A of the Copyright Act until March 27 and to suspend the Section if no agreement can be reached. Section 92A relates to cutting off people's Internet accounts if they were alleged to be repeat copyright infringers. More >>
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Cartoon By Dylan Horrocks
“At least 85% of all digital traffic in music involves illegal downloading and file sharing. Every one of those
transactions involves a data transfer through an ISP. This law changes merely requires the ISPs to act responsibly and
to help deal with a problem that is out of control. The ISPs control the traffic and benefit from sale of data, the new
law just recognises that and puts the responsibility in the hands of the people who can actually make a difference. More >>
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Startup internet-based electricity vendor Powershop.co.nz has joined the New Zealand Internet Blackout to protest
against the Guilt Upon Accusation law. Powershop will give $20 to the Internet Blackout organisers, the Creative Freedom
Foundation, for... More >>
Protesters turned out with bright clothes and black placards to protest the imminent coming into force of S92A of the
copyright act. United Future Leader Peter Dunne was there to receive a small physical petition and a much larger
internet one. More >>
ALSO:Joint Statement - Auckland blackout protestUnited Future - Dunne increases pressure over unjust copyright lawUnited Future - Dunne: email your National MP – while you canLabour - Government has to act now on copyrightGreens - National can correct Labour's S92A mistakeClare Curran's Copyright BillAudio - Clare Curran denied leave (Thanks, Kiwipolitico)Parliament Transcript - Question 12, 18 Feb: Copyright Act95bFM Audio - Russell Brown & Chris Hocquard debate Section 92AVideo - Section 92A Video: Kangaroo CourtScoop Audio: Simon Power Question On S92a ProtestParliament Transcript - Question 12, 18 Feb: Copyright ActTV3 Video - 'Blackout' protest over controversial copyright law reaches Parliament (see viewer comments for clarification)TV3 Video - How does the proposed copyright law affect businesses?Other Blackouts:Newmarket Business Association - Power cuts - here we go again!
The Creative Freedom Foundation has announced a nation-wide Internet Blackout Campaign against Guilt Upon Accusation
laws in NZ. The blackout, taking place from 16-23 February, is a reaction to Section 92A of the Copyright Amendment Act,
due to come into effect in NZ on February 28 unless the Government suspends or repeals the law. More >>
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