BSA today released the ninth edition of our Global Software Piracy Study — and in it, we have plowed new ground. This year’s study marks the first time anyone has directly asked a large sample of computer users around the world, “How often do you acquire pirated software?” The answers people have given to that … Read More >>
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Software Prices and Piracy in the Developing World: Correlation vs. Causation
Software piracy rates are highest in the developing world, where per capita incomes are lowest. For some observers, this correlation is evidence of causation. Software costs too much for people in emerging economies to afford, the argument goes; that’s why they steal it. Charge less, and the problem will take care of itself.
The Real Impact of Bringing Down the Net’s Bad Actors
It was hard to miss the coverage and attention devoted to the recent takedown of the illegal filesharing site megaupload.com. The sheer magnitude of copyrighted material that was being illegally shared on the site was newsworthy. There were also the added elements of the lavish lifestyle and dramatic arrest of megaupload’s founder. But the attention … Read More >>
BSA Commends Senate and House Leaders for Postponing Action on PIPA, SOPA
The Business Software Alliance today welcomed decisions by Senate and House leaders to postpone action on the PROTECT IP Act and Stop Online Piracy Act to allow more time for substantive concerns with the proposed online piracy legislation to be carefully considered and addressed. Read the statement here.
SOPA Needs Work to Address Innovation Considerations
When House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith and his bipartisan cosponsors last month introduced the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), I said in a press statement that the bill would have to balance key innovation, privacy and security considerations with the need to thwart the threat rogue websites pose before BSA can give its support to … Read More >>