copyright
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Netflix Blocking Your VPN? Here’s How To Build Your Own
42Over the past few weeks, Netflix has been cracking down on Australians that use virtual private networks (VPNs) to access the company’s much larger US library. If you’re one of the many customers who have been blocked, it’s possible to build your own personal cloud VPN. Here are the steps you need to take, along…
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HTTP 451 Error Code For Internet Censorship Approved
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has approved the use of the 451 HTTP status code for websites that are inaccessible for legal reasons such as government censored content or blocked copyrighted material. There are limitations as to whether internet users in different geographical regions will see this error code but the approval of 451…
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Ask LH: Does Projecting Movies In My Backyard Count As A Public Screening?
Dear LH, I’m planning to set up an outdoor cinema in my backyard next summer. This is only for personal use with friends and family, but I read somewhere that you’re not allowed to publicly screen movies without permission from the copyright holder. Is this something I should be worried about? Or is it just…
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Format Shifting In Australia: What Can You Legally Do With ‘Your’ Content?
In the UK, it’s just become illegal to rip CDs you own, but that doesn’t mean the same law applies here. Still, it’s worthwhile refreshing what’s legal under Australian copyright law and what isn’t.
