Copyright Code submissions back repeal of 92A : InternetNZ Blog

InternetNZ has reviewed the 50-odd submissions on the Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum ISP Copyright Code of Practice and finds overwhelming support for repeal of Section 92A of the Copyright Act.

TelstraClear decision must mean end of 92A : InternetNZ BlogSource: blog.internetnz.net.nzInternetNZ says TelstraClear’s decision not to support the Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum Copyright Code of Practice means the Government should promptly repeal Section 92A of the Copyright Act.

Computerworld > Breaking: TelstraClear bails from copyright code talksSource: computerworld.co.nz

TelstraClear has pulled the rug from under efforts to implement New Zealand's controversial new copyright law.

The telco has told the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum (TCF) and a working party trying to thrash out a draft code to implement section 92A of the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act that it no longer supports the effort.

Public, Artists, and most ISPs not represented in Internet Policy — Creative Freedom Foundation (creSource: creativefreedom.org.nzthis delay also calls for two non-Governmental groups to decide the future of New Zealander's access to the internet. The two groups – the Telecommunications Carriers Forum (TCF) and selected Rights Holders – have been asked to reach agreement on a S92A policy by March 27th. Although the TCF are cur...

Press release from TCF:

The Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum has today released a Draft ISP Copyright Code of Practice for public consultation.

“The Copyright Act was amended in 2008 to include s92A which requires Internet Service Providers to have a policy to terminate the accounts of repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances,” Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum CEO Ralph Chivers said. “This Draft Code is intended to be a template policy for ISPs, to assist them in meeting their obligations under the Act.”

The Draft Code has been developed by a TCF working party that includes representatives of NZ’s leading ISPs, the Internet Service Providers Association of New Zealand (ISPANZ) and Internet NZ. “This has been a very challenging piece of work given the importance of the issues involved,” Mr Chivers said. “I sincerely thank all those involved for the many hundreds of hours of effort that it has taken to get the Draft Code to this stage.”

“While TCF members consider that s92A is seriously flawed, we are nevertheless acting responsibly to ensure our Members have guidance when implementing the law. Ultimately, though, there are a number of issues which the government needs to address to ensure that New Zealand’s copyright law is fully reflective of the realities of the internet age.”

TCF - News ArticleSource: www.tcf.org.nzThe Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum has today released a Draft ISP Copyright Code of Practice for public consultation.

Telecommunications Carriers Forum have been working on a policy to help ISPs comply with NZ's new copyright law.

That would be this law:

Section 92A: An Internet Service Provider must adopt and reasonably implement a policy that provides for termination, in appropriate circumstances, of the account with that Internet service provider of a repeat infringer

They don't expect to have this complete in time for 28th February when this law comes into effect. So they're released a note with some advice

One section re-iterates the liability if ISPs don't act apon accusations and disconnect their own customers:

In Australia, under a provision which is worded almost exactly the same as our section 92A, the ISP community by and large has decided that it is not appropriate to terminate internet accounts on the basis of allegation only and that a Court order is required before they will act. Notices from rightsholders alleging infringement have been referred to the Police. As a result, 34 film and television companies are suing one significant ISP in Australia for failing to take appropriate action.

Ti Point Tork » Blog Archive » S92A: Interim Repeat Infringer Termination PolicySource: nathan.torkington.comThe Telecommunications Carriers Forum have released a note to ISPs saying that while they’re working on a policy that will comply with S92A of the Copyright Act (”An Internet Service Provider ...

Ministers call for end to fear mongering over copyright changes | coffee.geek.nzSource: coffee.geek.nzAssociate Minister of commerce, Judith Tizard, in an official press release says there is no truth in th

Associate Minister of commerce, Judith Tizard, in an official press release says there is no truth in the claim you can be cut off by your ISP based only on an accusation.

Judith Tizard today responded to alarmist claims made by a small group of IT commentators in the media that recent amendments to the Copyright Act would have ISPs cutting off the accounts of their users based on unsubstantiated accusations of copyright infringement.

"This is quiet simply untrue, and I am sure they know it," Judith Tizard said.