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Pirate Party on course for election triumph

Pirate Party on course for election triumph

The Pirate Party, a Swedish political party set up to promote internet piracy and reform copyright laws, is set to win several seats in the European parliament, according to reports.
Phil Muncaster May 25 2009 6:10AM Software
iiNet refutes AFACT case ‘delay’ claims

iiNet refutes AFACT case ‘delay’ claims

iiNet has sought to discredit claims made by a spokesperson for the film and music industry last week that the ISP had tried to delay its high-profile copyright case in the Federal Court.
Ry Crozier May 15 2009 11:53AM Telco/ISP
iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected

iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected

Attempts by ISP iiNet to delay the start of its copyright case have been rejected by the Federal Court, with a decision now expected before Christmas, the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has revealed.
Ry Crozier May 8 2009 2:50PM Telco/ISP
Swedish ISPs to stop logging IP addresses

Swedish ISPs to stop logging IP addresses

Worried about the privacy implications of a new copyright law, several ISPs in Sweden have vowed to stop logging IP addresses for users.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009 1:46PM Telco/ISP
Apple sued by EFF over gagging threats

Apple sued by EFF over gagging threats

Apple is being sued by the Electronic Frontier Foundation because it has attempted to shut down online discussion forums about the iPhone.
Iain Thomson Apr 28 2009 3:45PM Software
iiNet seeks legal advice over Conroy comments

iiNet seeks legal advice over Conroy comments

iiNet is considering historical legal action over Senator Conroy's 'stunning' analysis of its copyright infringement defense in the Federal Court.
Brett Winterford Apr 3 2009 5:52AM Telco/ISP
Conroy slammed over 'stunning' iiNet trial comments

Conroy slammed over 'stunning' iiNet trial comments

Senator Conroy's damning commentary on iiNet's copyright infringement defence might be "grossly improper", but not in contempt of court, say legal experts.
Brett Winterford Apr 2 2009 3:49PM Telco/ISP
PirateBay battle piracy laws with IPREDator

PirateBay battle piracy laws with IPREDator

PirateBay's IPREDator is a new P2P anonymizer designed to cloak the actions of downloaders and keep file logs and IP addresses hidden from the authorities.
Daniel Long Mar 26 2009 5:08PM Software
iiNet trial could be test case for Government P2P policy

iiNet trial could be test case for Government P2P policy

After another hearing in the landmark iiNet copyright case yesterday, the Federal Government has indicated the result of the case could influence its policy position around illegal file sharing over peer-to-peer networks.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2009 11:07AM Telco/ISP
IFPI sites hacked by Pirate Bay supporters

IFPI sites hacked by Pirate Bay supporters

Hackers have attacked web sites belonging to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) to show their support for The Pirate Bay, which is standing trial in Sweden over piracy allegations.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 20 2009 10:00AM Security
Pirate Bay trial descends into farce

Pirate Bay trial descends into farce

BitTorrent tracker site The Pirate Bay will no longer face a charge of copying copyrighted works.
Staff Writers Feb 18 2009 10:12AM Security
Pirate Bay employees go on trial over copyright law charges

Pirate Bay employees go on trial over copyright law charges

Four men have gone on trial in Sweden for breaking copyright law, in a case that could have wider implications for the industry.
SC Australia Staff Feb 17 2009 11:19AM Security
EFF pushes for jailbreak rights

EFF pushes for jailbreak rights

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is pressing lawmakers to amend the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to provide protections for users who wish to change built-in carrier settings or software locks on their phones.
Shaun Nichols Jan 16 2009 2:09PM Software
Internet café fined $82k, forfeits servers for copyright breaches

Internet café fined $82k, forfeits servers for copyright breaches

A Sydney Internet café raided by Australian Federal Police late last year has pleaded guilty to 40 charges of copyright infringement, copping an $82,000 fine, court costs and forfeiting some 60 computer terminals and three servers.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2008 3:46PM Software
Convict alleged file sharers and we’ll cut them off: iiNet

Convict alleged file sharers and we’ll cut them off: iiNet

iiNet has defended itself against allegations by the Australian film industry that it encouraged customers to download films illegally, saying it has supplied the alleged list of breaches to police and will disconnect any customers proven to have breached their service agreements and applicable laws.
Staff Writers Nov 21 2008 12:34PM Telco/ISP
Pirates scoff at Microsoft's anti-piracy day

Pirates scoff at Microsoft's anti-piracy day

The same day that Microsoft launched its global "Anti Piracy Day" the crazy "pirates" from Sweden that run the Pirate Bay, self defined as the "World's largest BitTorrent tracker" decided to scoff at the software giant's initiative.
Fernando Cassia Oct 22 2008 6:52AM Security
International copyright treaty seeks intrusive powers

International copyright treaty seeks intrusive powers

Documents passed to Wikileaks have revealed the extent of an international copyright treaty being formulated by the US, EU, Canada, Japan and Australia..
Iain Thomson May 29 2008 10:06AM Security
Copyright confusion

Copyright confusion

The laws on illegal downloading are due for a much-needed update, so make sure your voice is heard.
Nick Barron May 23 2008 4:12PM Security
EU plans 95-year music copyright law

EU plans 95-year music copyright law

The European Union is planning to extend the ownership rights for performers of recorded music from 50 years to 95 years..
Iain Thomson Feb 18 2008 2:38PM Software
How big media's copyright campaigns threaten Internet free expression

How big media's copyright campaigns threaten Internet free expression

Big media companies' efforts to extend copyright are hurting creators' abilities to find audiences for their work, argues cyber-rights activist Cory Doctorow.
Cory Doctorow Nov 6 2007 7:14AM Telco/ISP

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