Someone downloading Rihanna (pictured)songs has earned internet company Orcon the first batch of copyright notices issued under controversial new anti-piracy laws that came into effect in September. Photo / AP
Internet provider Orcon received its first copyright notices overnight, two months after controversial anti-piracy laws came into effect.
The six notices - believed to be the first any internet company has received from a rights holder - were all for alleged copyright infringements of music by Orcon customers.
Five of the six infringement notices were for the download of songs by R&B-star Rihanna, Orcon chief executive Scott Barlett said.
According to reports yesterday, Telecom and TelstraClear had not received any notices.
The "three strikes" law requires internet companies to issue warning notices to customers suspected of illegally downloading copyright content - such as movies or music - if a rights holder requests it. After a third notice, rights holders can bring a case before the Copyright Tribunal, which can fine an offender up to $15,000.
It was passed under urgency in Parliament in April and came into effect on September 1.
By Hamish Fletcher
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