Internet Piracy By Tom Rutkowski Overview History Methods

Internet Piracy By: Tom Rutkowski

Overview History Methods of Piracy Measures Taken against it

History Before Napster, piracy was not a problem Napster was invented by Shawn Fanning, a 19 year old In 1999 the RIAA filed a suit against Fanning ("History of Music Piracy").

Post-Napster Many methods still exist Torrenting Direct Downloads Physical Megaupload was a popular option

Megaupload Stored many files In 2012 the owner Kim Dotcom was taken into custody as well as all of the “mega” domain names seized by the government Came as a shock

Measures Taken Against Piracy The RIAA actively opposes internet piracy “A civil law suit could hold you responsible for thousands of dollars in damages. Criminal charges may leave you with a felony record, accompanied by up to five years of jail time and fines up to $250, 000. “ (RIAA)

. . . Taken Very Seriously Finland's Copyright Information and Anti-Piracy Centre confiscated a 10 year old girl's laptop when she downloaded an album from the internet (NBC News).

Recap History Methods of Piracy Measures Being Taken

For More Information. . . RIAA. com Torrentfreak. com tqr 5117@psu. edu

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