RIANZ applauds commitment to creative industries

Media release
July 15, 2009

RIANZ applauds commitment to creative industries’ rights

The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is pleased that the government remains committed to protecting the rights of the creative industries.

The s92A review policy proposal document released by the government yesterday clearly provides for a graduated response to piracy with the potential ultimate sanction of internet account termination.

“It is important that the Minister of Commerce recognizes that unlawful file sharing is very costly to our creative industries and that he and this government remain determined to deal with it,” says RIANZ CEO Campbell Smith.

RIANZ is however concerned that the reviewed s92A process is unduly complex and the timeframe too lengthy.

“The proposed procedure could certainly be tighter, clearer and more effective.. RIANZ will prepare a detailed response to the review document and will continue to maintain dialogue with the government and the Ministry of Economic Development,” Smith says.

RIANZ represents the rights of more than 60 local record company and 900 local recording artist members.

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