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Software Copyright Theft (Laws exist to prevent software piracy (Stealing…
Software Copyright Theft
Downloading, copying or borrowing software (for free) without the permission of the owner
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DIGITAL, so very easy to either download illegally or make copies of it without the permission of the owner (software piracy)
INTERNET NOT POLICED
If you stole a CD or a DVD from a shop, you would be arrested and prosecuted
Every day, people illegally download software for free on the Internet without fear of consequence
Currently, the Internet is not really monitored and provides cyber criminals a large degree of anonymity and protection
online fraud, computer hacking, child abuse and the use of other inappropriate sites happens over the Internet all too frequently.
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When software is being installed, users are often asked to enter a unique number which proves the software is original
Software without a hologram on the packaging is usually an illegal copy as they are too difficult and costly to piraters to implement
Licence agreements are part of the software installation process and they inform the user exactly how they are legally allowed to use the product.
Users are required to 'agree to terms of use' before they can complete the installation. Any breach of this can mean prosecution and fining.
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