On 23 February, the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill was introduced into New Zealand Parliament.

The Bill implements the Government’s decision to put in place an effective and credible regime for the enforcement of copyright against illegal file sharers.

Internet account holders who are allegedly infringing copyright via file sharing will receive up to three notices from their internet service provider before a copyright owner may seek a compensation award at the Copyright Tribunal, or suspension of an internet account for up to six months in the District Court.  The amount of an award may be up to $15,000.

The Bill has been drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel Office in conjunction with Ministry Economic Development and the Ministry of Justice and will proceed to the Select Committee in the coming months.

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