WHAT DO THE AMENDMENTS INCLUDE?
These sections provide a process to deal with copyright infringements that occur via peer to peer illegal file sharing , including:
1. A three-notice regime aimed at educating internet users and deterring file sharing that infringes copyright;
2. Allowing rights owners to take a claim for up to $15,000 to the Copyright Tribunal once the notice process has been completed.
From 1 September 2011, section 92A of the Act is also repealed.
WILL THIS AFFECT SCHOOLS?
In short, yes. The changes to the act target illegal file sharing and are enforced anonymously until appearance at the tribunal. This means that schools and other organisations will be unidentifiable by those enforcing the act until the process is well underway. Organisations will be held responsible for illegal copyright activity taking place on their internet connection.
WHAT STEPS SHOULD WE AS A SCHOOL TAKE TO PROTECT OURSELVES?
If you have any concerns at all about your schools ability to prevent illegal file sharing using your network then please do not hesitate to speak to your New Era client manager or to contact our service desk on 0800 438 428.
WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT - WHAT DO WE DO?
If you receive any warnings or notices please contact New Era IT. We have been liaising with Netsafe on this law change and will work with them on your behalf to ensure the best possible outcome is reached.
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