Goldsmith and Jackson clash over whether courts or government should tackle tech copyright breach
Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson disagree on whether big tech companies harvesting New Zealand content need court action or immediate government intervention.
A debate has emerged over how to address concerns that large technology companies are harvesting New Zealand content in breach of copyright law. Paul Goldsmith argues such claims should be tested through the courts first, while Willie Jackson is pushing for the government to take action now.
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Election 2026: Paul Goldsmith, Willie Jackson debate whether big tech companies breach copyright law by harvesting NZ content
Goldsmith says such claims need to be tested in court first, but Jackson wants action now.