New
copyright law on peer-to-peer file sharing is
controversial and it's creating some anxiety. But the
prepared and the sensible should find it is business as
usual. This Brief Counsel will tell you what has changed and
what you should do.
What's changed?
People using the Internet for illegal file-sharing (and
let's be clear, this principally means downloading music and
movies without permission or payment) will soon face infringement
notices from copyright holders. ISPs are responsible for
delivering those notices to customers identified by right
holders.
Rack up enough notices in the requisite short space of time and
you could be liable for a fine from the Copyright Tribunal.
In an extreme case, you could even have your Internet access
terminated.
