A customer can report pirated software by providing the information,about counterfeit software and can help microsoft to specifically address the issue of pirated software. The bsa announced today that they are increasing their reward ceiling for accurate piracy. And to add insult to injury, this practice very often rewards with financial. Software piracy is the unauthorized copying of software.
Not onlly is it illegal, it increases security risks and results in economic harm such as loss of jobs and tax revenue. Genuine autodesk report counterfeit sellers and piracy. Report unlicensed software, bsa malaysia home facebook. The bsa trade group ups its reward for information on u.
The increased reward amount is a special promotion which will be. Software piracy whistleblowers get bigger rewards cnet. Software worth over r4 billion pirated in south africa bsa the software. Nov 07, 2004 the business software alliance is doubling the maximum reward it will pay to individuals who report companies that are using pirated software. If a report is submitted over the internet, you, the source, must completely and accurately complete the entire corporate enduser piracy report form, including a valid email address. You must print a copy of the online counterfeit report that you completed.
Sep 28, 2017 companies using unlicensed software are typically doing it accidentally. Nov 05, 2004 software piracy whistleblowers get bigger rewards. For a limited time only, a major software industry group is dangling the reward for workplace whistleblowers, but its at its sole discretion to. How can i confirm that youve received my software piracy report. Bsa the software alliance is a nonprofit trade association created to advance the goals of the software industry and its hardware partners. Siia has a longstanding policy of protecting the confidentiality of those who report to us. May 10, 2016 software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible. No piracy is an initiative of bsa the software alliance. The bsa just uses a bunch of law firms to send letters to the victim, at which point theyre pretty much fuxxed. Reporting software piracy is the right thing to do and bsa is pleased to reward individuals who come forward with credible information, remarked jenny blank, director of enforcement for bsa. It may be noted that microsoft corporation is always committed to protecting all customers privacy. It is not just the it industry that loses out to software thieves, the enduser is often left in a vulnerable position as they will not be entitled to technical support or have access to information regarding upgrades. Your first step should be to just report unlicensed software to the it department. The notice claimed they were pirating software, namely microsoft office applications and operating systems.
How do you calculate rewards for reporting unlicensed software use. How do i report to microsoft an offer of pirated software. Reporting software piracy is the right thing to do and bsa is pleased to reward individuals who come forward with credible information. Using unlicensed software is illegal and increases security risks. If you have any questions or want to report software piracy by phone call 18003887478. In some cases, you may receive a cash reward for making your report. Software group ups rewards for piracy tips baltimore. Jul 02, 2007 reporting software piracy is the right thing to do and bsa is pleased to reward individuals who come forward with credible information. May 02, 2017 to encourage compliance, bsa offers a reward of up to r100,000 to those who report piracy on its website. Bsa will diligently continue fighting software piracy and.
Within this report, you will be asked for information about the suspect counterfeit software you are reporting, including details about where it was purchased or. To help combat the problem, you can report it directly to the developer or to an industry group. Provide basic licensing information provide information on how genuine software should be packaged and distributed provide information on additional resources for helping to ensure the acquisition of genuine software send out educational materials about software piracy verify suspicious counterfeit product for customers provide technical support. If youve been a victim of piracy or find a website you suspect may be selling or distributing nonvalid autodesk products, help others by reporting the seller.
The automated piracy reporting site requires me to enter the date i purchased the software, but i never did, all i received was an email so it never completes my report. May 30, 2017 complementing the enforcement efforts of the ministry of domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism against the illegal use of software, bsa operates a tollfree antipiracy hotline number 1800887800 for reports on the illegal use of unlicensed software in organizations. The fines might put the company out of business, or reduce the number of people it can employ. The manufacturing outfit reportedly used commercial software without a proper license. If the report is submitted by telephone over the siia anti piracy hotline, the source must completely and accurately answer all. You are about to purchase new software, or recently purchased software. The notice claimed they were pirating software, namely microsoft office. South african companies nailed for using pirated software. Sep 25, 2009 you could report this company anonymously to the federation against software theft.
In fact, currently in practice is a campaign called no piracy, in which the bsa advertises on popular social channels the ability for whistleblowers to receive a cash reward and take a dream vacation for reporting unlicensed business software. How to report a company that uses pirated software. A new federal regulation regarding the fbis antipiracy warning apw seal took effect several years ago41 cfr section 1281. Software piracy whistleblowers get bigger rewards zdnet. How to report the suspected pirated software to microsoft. Use the button below to report nonvalid use of autodesk software. According to the bsas fifthannual study on global software piracy, of the 108 countries that are covered in the may 2008 report, the use of pirated software dropped in 67 countries. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward.
We will not reveal the name, or any identifying information, about the reporting source unless we are required to by a law enforcement authority or court. If you suspect a company is using pirated software, you can report them anonymously. Reporting piracy fast federation against software theft. Corporate enduser piracy occurs when software is installed on an organizations computers without the proper licenses from the software publisher. The trade groups program uses a combination of guilt and cash to persuade employees to rat out their companies or other software pirates for using unlicensed programs. It is no longer just the average consumer that might wind up in court for using pirated software. If the reward requirements have been met, then bsa will consider you for a reward payment. Because piracy is a oftenvictimless crime mentality or justification.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about protecting yourself from nonvalid. Be part of the antipiracy solution and report software piracy confidentially at nopiracy. If i report software piracy to siia, will you tell my employer. Microsoft, except for huge cases, doesnt handle those piracy issues, the bsa is their executer. But that doesnt mean the bsa wouldnt pay it, if the right. Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of ed software by duplicating, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. After we receive the information, if you have inadvertently purchased microsoft office software that is counterfeit, we will send you a complimentary replacement. No victim is too small, even a oneperson contractor in south dakota will get sued if he is illegally using software that the bsa covers. Are you concerned you might be a victim of counterfeit software. Reporting software piracy is the right thing to do and bsa is pleased to reward. Software piracy costs billions in time, money for consumers and businesses new microsoft commissioned study also highlights dangers for those that use counterfeit software. Be part of the anti piracy solution and report software piracy confidentially at nopiracy.
Microsoft may send a secret shopper to verify that the suspected offender is engaging in software. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those. The bsa a trade group supported by microsoft, adobe. Microsoft is interested to hear from customers who may have inadvertently purchased suspect counterfeit microsoft software. Jun 23, 2008 according to the bsas fifthannual study on global software piracy, of the 108 countries that are covered in the may 2008 report, the use of pirated software dropped in 67 countries. Siia has a strict policy to keep all information about you confidential and will not disclose your information unless required by law. For further information, please see the section entitled terms and conditions available on the bsa website. Microsoft and adobe, for example, both have online forms that allow you to. Because you are against streaming and are a data hoarder.
Please call our microsoft careline at 800 852 3543 and select option 2 to report your piracy complaint. How should i report my company for piracyunlicensed. Even with no intent on stealing or committing software piracy acts, bsa wants you to report these companies. The following is a guide on how to report software piracy.
In one instance, a texas automotive repair company. Microsoft places bounty on software pirates may 28, 1998. You need to protect your identity and privacy from govt agencies and trackers. Especially bsas explicit attempts to convince people to report companies in exchange for hard cash. Over the past two decades, the software alliance bsa has represented major software companies including adobe, apple, microsoft and oracle, in their fight against underlicensed businesses.
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