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Notice process under Sections 122A to 122U of the Copyright Act 1994

On 1 September 2011, The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act inserts sections 122A to 122U into the Copyright Act 1994 (the Act). These sections provide a notice process to deal with copyright infringements that occur via file sharing networks, including:

1. A three-notice regime aimed at educating internet users and deterring file sharing that infringes copyright;

2. Allowing rights owners to take a claim for up to $15,000 to the Copyright Tribunal once the notice process has been completed.

From 1 September 2011, section 92A of the Act is also repealed.

It is important that you read the following information if you have received a notice under the new regime:

• Information for Internet Account Holders [205 kB PDF] [Scoop copy: Information_for_Account_Holders.pdf]

• Notice Process Diagram [112 kB PDF] [Scoop copy: Notice_Process_Diagram.pdf]

• Challenge Process Diagram [57 kB PDF] [Scoop copy: 1238759_1.pdf]

Additionally, the following links provide information for ISPs and Rights Owners:

• Information for IPAPs [135 kB PDF] [Scoop copy: 1238779_1.pdf]

• Information for rights owners [138 kB PDF] [Scoop copy: 1238791_1.pdf]

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