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Section 92a met opposition from some internet users, who were concerned about the ‘guilt upon accusation’ approach of the law and the lack of recourse available to accused infringers. As a result The Creative Freedom Foundation, a charitable organisation representing artists concerned about changes made in NZ which may potentially threaten creativity, coordinated ‘TheBlackOut protest.’
This encouraged those against the law to black out their avatars on social networking sites in protest, which, in March 2009.culminated in a protest outside parliament in which a petition was presented.
As a result the National government delayed the law so ISPs (internet service providers) could work out a code of conduct that would see concerns raised about Section 92a addressed. This was unsuccessful as one of the Telcos refused to take part in the drafting of the code; sighting flaws within the law and the adverse effect it would have on their customers. READ MORE from the NZ Herald
The law was indefinitely delayed on 23 March 2009 due to industry and public concern and also the failure of Telcos to implement a code of conduct. John Key announced that the law would be redrafted by Commerce and justice minister Simon Power and officials. READ MORE from The National Business Review
Technology Blogger Richard Hulse has written an in depth timeline of the Copyright Law changes in NZ dating back to 2001. READ MORE
Pat Pilcher, a technology colummist for the NZ Herald, wrote about the demise of Section 92a – he outlines the issues with it and what will need to be addressed in the redraft to make it workable. READ MORE from NZ Herald
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