Copyright stories
Generative AI users have data privacy and bias concerns: Applause
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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digital technology
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privacy breach
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copyright
Despite concerns Applause global survey reveals that 79% of respondents actively use generative AI services, with ChatGPT being the most popular.
Oracle vs Rimini Street - lessons for the ANZ channel
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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oracle
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copyright
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intellectual property
The US legal battle over software copyright could have consequences for vendors and providers here in Australia and New Zealand.
Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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film
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kim dotcom
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piracy
A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year’s Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.
Facebook Rights Manager gets an upgrade as it cracks down on stolen video content
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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video
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facebook
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copyright
Facebook users who upload original video to Facebook have updated their tools to stop other people stealing, breaching copyrights & taking ad revenue.
Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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microsoft
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copyright
One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.
InternetNZ says TPP's 'digital locks' will stifle innovation
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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copyright
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parliament
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tppa
InternetNZ has made its submission towards the TPP Amendment Bill, saying the legislation will make copyright laws less fair and stifle innovation.
Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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school
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copyright
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education
Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.
InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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copyright
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trans-pacific partnership
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internetnz
Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.
Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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social media
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uber
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internet
An IT expert believes the Premier League will struggle to stop thousands of football fans illegally uploading videos of goals online and questioned whether it would be legally possible.
In the innovative world... patent is a virtue
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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government
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copyright
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patents
New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.
New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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government
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ict
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software
Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand’s Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...
IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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government
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software
The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.
Students encouraged to mashup and remix digital content
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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new zealand schools
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copyright
Students have the opportunity to predict the future with the final round of DigitalNZ’s Mix and Mash competition which closes in November.
7 reasons why companies should monitor the competition’s patents…
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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ict
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innovation
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copyright
With the pace of business and speed of technology ever increasing, even a small difference that gives one company’s products or services an advantage can mean big differences in market share.
Should creative and internet industries review NZ copyright laws?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New Zealand’s creative and internet industries should instigate a review of copyright laws, given the government appears to have abandoned a commitment to hold such a review this year.
Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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government
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john key
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kim dotcom
Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.
When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term
Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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piracy
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copyright
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rianz
In a tale that has nothing to do with RIANZ, a Rotorua karaoke king and intellectual property pirate has landed himself in jail by on-selling tracks made by someone else.
First copyright casualty in NZ
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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copyright
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rianz
RIANZ fines the first Kiwi music pirate, issuing a $616 penalty under new file-sharing laws.
PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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government
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john key
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kim dotcom
John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
An Apple a day keeps Samsung away
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
World's most valuable company seeks more damages from South Korean rival over alleged further design infringements.
Dotcom disclosure unnecessary court hears
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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kim dotcom
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mega
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copyright
New Zealand court-ordered discovery of evidence held by the US Federal government is a step too far the Court of Appeal heard today.
Documents appeal lands Dotcom in court
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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kim dotcom
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mega
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copyright
Megaupload founder comes before the Court of Appeal in Wellington today to fight a U.S. appeal over next year's extradition hearings.
Kiwis ignore internet piracy law
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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telecommunications
New Zealand revealed as worst offenders for illegal downloading online.
'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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copyright
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the oatmeal
Online comic artist takes legal fight to content aggregator.