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Copyright law and piracy

Copyright refers to the exclusive rights given to owners of original works such as literature, films and sound recordings.

Copyright law is the responsibility of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

The law is clear about what can and can't be copied, but many people are not familiar with the rules.

 

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