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File Sharing stories - Page 2

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The Pirate Bay scoffs at search ban suggestion
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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gaming
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technology gifts
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file sharing
RIAA says search engines should block illegal file sharing sites – why the most popular site of all thinks it’s a good idea.
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InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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copyright
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file sharing
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internetnz
InternetNZ launches a website to prepare for the new copyright laws taking effect on Sept 1, focusing on advocacy and awareness.
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The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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law
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nz
New Zealand’s parliament has officially rushed through a bill making it illegal for users to share copyright material. Although we have heard the likes of this law before, it has never managed to stand its ground – until now.
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Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today
Fri, 27th May 2011
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physical security
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copyright
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file sharing
Deadline for submissions on contentious copyright law is today at 5pm; critics argue it infringes on civil rights.
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Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Sun, 1st May 2011
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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symantec
Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
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Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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ipod
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parliament
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telco
Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.
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Copyright law changes before Parliament
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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file sharing
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stakeholders
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commerce
A bill repealing Section 92A of the Copyright Act is being<br />introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
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Heavy penalties for three-time copyright offenders
Wed, 16th Dec 2009
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file sharing
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peer-to-peer
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commerce
Fines of up to $15,000 and Internet disconnection for up to six months are the penalties planned for repeat offenders under changes to Section 92A of the Copyright Act, just released by the government.
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Your data is at risk
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
There is no escape and your data is at risk. Here is my challenge to you. Rethink the way you transfer information.