Internet NZ weighs in on secret copyright negotiations
In its December newsletter (pdf file), Internet NZ is alarmed by media stories indicating a change in direction in the latest round of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations.
The ACTA negotiating round was held in Korea in early November, and has reportedly shifted focus to deal with non-commercial infringement of copyright material by ordinary citizens, and arguing for termination of people's Internet accounts.
"If correct, this is cause for alarm and shows a significant change in ACTA's focus,” says InternetNZ Policy Director Jordan Carter. [Read more →]
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