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Copyright
Copyright refers to the exclusive rights given to owners of original works such as literature, films and sound recordings.
In New Zealand, copyright is an automatic right that takes effect as soon as an original work is created, published or performed.
Notice process to cover infringing file sharing
Read about the notice process under sections 122A to 122U of the Copyright Act 1994.
Copyright protection in New Zealand
Overview of copyright protection in New Zealand, including what is covered by copyright and what is not.
Illegal peer-to-peer file sharing
The Copyright Act 1994 was amended in 2011 to provide a way for copyright owners to pursue people who repeatedly infringe copyright using file sharing networks.
Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act
A government review of the implications of digital technology for the Copyright Act 1994 resulted in the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008.
Performers' rights
Performers' rights are a type of intellectual property right. They are sometimes called 'neighbouring' or 'related rights' to copyright, but are independent from the copyright that may exist in a work that may be performed.
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