The Customs & Excise Department has entered into the first co-operative arrangement with the National Copyright Administration to strengthen the protection of online copyright.

Under the arrangement, both parties will co-operate in copyright protection within the ambit of their respective laws, powers and resources, and provide administrative assistance to each other in protecting the interests of copyright owners online.

Both parties also agreed to meet regularly to discuss and exchange ideas on matters relating to the execution of the arrangement when the circumstances warrant. The arrangement will further strengthen co-operation in the fight against online piracy, laying down a concrete co-operative foundation for future development.