New Zealand: Guilt Upon Accusation

January 28th, 2009

GovernmentNew Zealand will be implementing a new section of its copyright law, aimed at file sharers. Guilt will be assumed upon accusation. The penalty will be to disconnect the user’s internet service. This reminds me to be thankful for the Bill of Rights.

Link: http://torrentfreak.com/…
(via Slashdot)

Update: New Zealand has changed its mind.

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