NBR seeks damages from Inland Revenue over alleged copyright breaches
What happened
The National Board of Revenue secured settlements regarding copyright disputes with the Financial Markets Authority, Serious Fraud Office, and Department of Internal Affairs. NBR has also filed a claim seeking $50,000 in damages and legal costs against Inland Revenue. NBR is currently in talks regarding a resolution with the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (Mbie).
From nbr.co.nz
Why it matters
The disputes stem from alleged breaches of NBR’s copyright and subscription terms and conditions by the other bodies. The claims relate to the sharing of articles and the use of copied versions of content.
From nbr.co.nz
Who's involved
- Financial Markets AuthorityFinancial regulator involved in copyright disputes and settlements.
- Department of Internal AffairsNew Zealand government department involved in copyright disputes and settlements.
- Inland RevenueInland Revenue department being sued for damages.
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGovernment department currently involved in talks regarding a resolution.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Inland RevenueSpeculative
Inland Revenue could face a lawsuit seeking $50,000 in damages and legal costs from NBR.
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The entities involved
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Financial Markets Authority
Financial regulator in New Zealand
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Department of Internal Affairs
New Zealand government department