Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, recently signed the copyright law. Its provisions will be beneficial only if it is well implemented.
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In an example of the law of unintended consequences, the Copyright Directive is likely to cement the US tech giants’ grip, rather than provide space for others to grow.
‘Cyberlocker’ illegal streaming sites are in a constant cat-and-mouse struggle with law enforcement.
A proposed tweak to the copyright laws should make it easier to reversion protected works for people with disabilities.
A court has ruled that internet service providers in Australia should block access to some illegal file-sharing websites. But is there a better way to beat the priates?
When it comes to accessing online learning materials, university students don’t think much about whether their downloads might amount to piracy or copyright infringement.
A treaty that allowed copyright owners to decide how and when their content was made available to the public has been interpreted too broadly by some.
Google has won again in its efforts to create a searchable digital library of books. But many author groups still believe the project infringes their copyright.
Much of what’s being said in support of open access publishing misses one key point: that is there is always a value chain and costs are incurred. Someone somewhere is paying for open access.
The government’s new anti-piracy bill is not the best solution to online piracy. What really works is easily accessible and affordable legal means to acquire the latest content.
How much might Australians caught illegally downloading Dallas Buyers Club be charged for their indescretion?
Downloading copyrighted material without permission is illegal, but is it morally equivalent to stealing a DVD?
Australians are amongst the top pirates of movies and television worldwide, but that may change in time.
The Dallas Buyers Club court ruling has serious implications for online privacy.
Rumours are flying that the government will introduce legislation before Christmas aimed at blocking certain websites, such as The Pirate Bay and Kickass Torrents, as part of a range of efforts to reduce…
Congress has recently stepped up its efforts to reform the copyright system, which is woefully inadequate to deal with today’s rapidly evolving communication technologies. These efforts began early last…
Game of Thrones downloaders need not fear data retention plans, said Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull last Friday. Perhaps there is nothing for pirates to fear from Turnbull, but the Attorney-General…
As a new football season starts, the Premier League has stated its intent to stop fans from posting unofficial videos of goals online. The Premier League has pointed out that the videos of goals and other…
Attorney-General George Brandis is at loggerheads with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull over proposed reforms to the Copyright Act. Brandis wants ISPs to take more responsibility for copyright…
The Australian Government has proposed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) monitor and punish Australians who download and infringe copyright. In a discussion paper circulated by Attorney-General George…
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