Code will help implement copyright law - Power

Commerce Minister Simon Power says a code of practice being developed by the internet community will help the implementation of a controversial copyright law due to come into force at the end of this month.

He told Parliament today he was aware of concerns about Section 92A of the Copyright Act.

Internet service providers (ISPs) and user groups say it means material will have to be removed from the internet if an accusation of breach of copyright is made.

They call it a "guilt by accusation" law and a campaign is being waged against it.

Mr Power was asked by Labour MP Clare Curran whether he would delay the introduction of the section, or amend it, because of the concerns.

"Industry representatives are currently working on a code of practice that will help to implement this law," Mr Power said.

"I have confidence at this stage that the discussions that are occurring between the various parties will produce the code."

He said the Government would do everything it could to help.

 

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