[3] When the Bill was originally introduced to parliament it provided that a District Court could order the disconnection of internet subscribers for up to six months in certain circumstances.

This provision has been amended and the new section 122PA provides that internet subscribers can not be disconnected until an Order in Council is made by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Justice Minister.

[3] A rapporteur for the UN argued that "three strikes" laws that deprive alleged copyright infringers of Internet access violate human rights.

[4] Sweden made remarks at the UN Human Rights Council that endorsed many of the report's findings, including the criticism of "three strikes" rules.

[8] The graduated response as implemented by the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act 2011 was not supported by the New Zealand Federation Against Copyright Theft (NZFACT) as they allege that Internet Protocol Address Providers (i.e. internet service providers) grossly exaggerated the fees required to handle the notices.