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WHAT THE NEW LAW MEANS
* Establishes a 'three strikes' regime to stamp out illegal file-sharing.
* Copyright owners notify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that someone is downloading material, such as films or video, without paying for it, through file-sharing.
* ISPs send warning notices to those customers telling them they may have infringed copyright.
* After three warnings, if the user does not stop, the copyright owner can take a claim to the Copyright Tribunal.
* The tribunal now has the power in impose a maximum $15,000 penalty on the internet account holder.
* However, after two years, if the new regime is not working - and a large number of people are still illegally downloading, then the Commerce Minister can introduce a tougher regime which could lead to the suspension of accounts.
* This would see the tribunal refer serious cases to the district court, who would have the power to order a six month suspension.
* The regime comes into force on September 1. The law does not apply to cellphone networks until 2013.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/di...ing-law-passed
The copyright holder has to make a complaint to your ISP... How are Copyright holders getting their info?
If a copyright holder makes a complaint... Your instantly guilty, and have to prove your innocence. What happened to innocent until proved guilty?
And pirates will just hide behind proxy servers and VPN.