--- From: "Nathan Cochrane" <ncochraneat_private> To: "Declan McCullagh \(E-mail\)" <declanat_private> Subject: Aussie Filesharers to Face Litigation? Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 14:36:03 +1000 The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) issued a presser today supporting the RIAA's actions against individual filesharers. I have to wonder how far this support will go, and whether the global action coordinated through the International Federation of Phonographic Industries (IFPI) intends to take down individuals right across the globe? IFPI has a statement with similar sentiments at its site. ARIA Media Statement June 26, 2003 The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) supports the recent announcement by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) that they are preparing to issue lawsuits against internet uploaders who supply illegally copied music files. File sharing networks in particular present a global problem for the music industry and a globally co-ordinated response is being undertaken by the industry. ARIA continues to monitor the situation in Australia in conjunction with its colleagues internationally through IFPI. If the commencement of litigation locally is warranted, then ARIA will commence such proceedings as are strategically appropriate at that time. ARIA notes that the RIAA statement relates only to targeting individual suppliers (or uploaders). These activities have a significant negative impact on the industry, particularly at a time when the industry is developing, or supporting the development of, legitimate online business models, most notably, Apple iTunes. It remains important that piracy in all its forms, including via the internet, be addressed. MORE: http://bilskirnir.blogspot.com/2003_06_01_bilskirnir_archive.html#105661680321373915 - Nathan Cochrane Deputy IT Editor :Next: The Age and Sydney Morning Herald http://www.next.theage.com.au ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITECH -- Declan McCullagh's politics and technology mailing list You may redistribute this message freely if you include this notice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe to Politech: http://www.politechbot.com/info/subscribe.html This message is archived at http://www.politechbot.com/ Declan McCullagh's photographs are at http://www.mccullagh.org/ Like Politech? Make a donation here: http://www.politechbot.com/donate/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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