Herald reports on s92A delay

The NZ Herald reports on the delay to s92A:

The Government has stalled a proposed law to enforce copyright on the internet after a “web roots” protest that blacked out sites yesterday.

Prime Minister John Key conceded that Section 92a of the Copyright Act could be “problematic”, and suggested it could be thrown out.

The clause would require internet service providers (ISPs) to disconnect users who download pirated material such as movies or songs.

The clause has been widely condemned as “unworkable” and allowing “guilt by accusation” because there would be no independent scrutiny of claims made by copyright holders against users.

Opponents say it could unfairly punish businesses or families when the downloading is done without their knowledge by an employee or family member or by someone hacking into their connection.

They also have a photo of a blacked out Kiwiblog!

I’m so very pleased that National has acted on this issue.