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Global Stories

HOW TO DOWNLOAD TORRENT FILES

Torrenting, often unfairly associated with illegal sharing, is a fast and free way to download movies, music, and more. Here's how to get started.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Physical Security

Declaration urges big changes to ACTA

The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010

Unified Communications

LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE RIGHT TO SURF

Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Patently obvious?

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

Law

ACTA details now available online

As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2010

Piracy

Veil lifted on ACTA talks

The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2010

Unified Communications

Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform

Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2010

Unified Communications

Forum to counter ACTA secrecy

The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010