May 28, 1998 the software titan also publishes an anti piracy report online in conjunction with the business software alliance. 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. Siia has a longstanding policy of protecting the confidentiality of those who report to us. First, make sure you provide us with an email address when you complete the software piracy report. After we receive the information, if you have inadvertently purchased microsoft office software that is counterfeit, we will send you a complimentary replacement. If you find illegally copied software, it is ethical to report it, which might seem like a hassle, but it takes only a few minutes, and you might reap a monetary reward for reporting it. The business software alliance is doubling the maximum reward it will pay to individuals who report companies that are using pirated software. 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. In one instance, a texas automotive repair company.
How do you calculate rewards for reporting unlicensed software use. 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. But that doesnt mean the bsa wouldnt pay it, if the right. Bsa offers rewards to encourage people with information about software piracy in the workplace. Please note that intuit cannot accept or respond to any other type of communication through this form. From today to september 30, 2008, concerned software users who call the bsa hotline to provide information that leads to successful action against business organizations using. Help us protect your investment imageline has zero tolerance to piracy, including the use, distribution and sale of any illegal version of our software i. For a limited time only, a major software industry group is dangling the reward for workplace whistleblowers, but.
To help combat the problem, you can report it directly to the developer or to an industry group. Software worth over r4 billion pirated in south africa bsa. How do i report to microsoft an offer of pirated software. Please call our microsoft careline at 800 852 3543 and select option 2 to report your piracy complaint. The business software alliance bsa is preparing to double its rewards for people who report illegal software use at the corporate level, from 250,000 baht to 500,000 baht. May 02, 2017 to encourage compliance, bsa offers a reward of up to r100,000 to those who report piracy on its website. But the raids do not indicate a rise in software piracy in singapore.
The business software alliance bsa has temporarily raised the reward thats part of controversial program encouraging people to report software piracy. Basically, if youre gonna pirate software in a commercial env, be good to your employees. 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. Be part of the antipiracy solution and report software piracy confidentially at nopiracy. Just tell them the identity of the person or the location of the business, either physically or online, and what. The reward is valued at 10% of the damages up to a maximum of zar 100,000. Make a legal determination over the phone or email as to whether software is genuine or counterfeit provide any details of an ongoing investigation. Are you concerned you might be a victim of counterfeit software. All information provided will be kept confidential. If so, please report this activity directly to intuit.
Please print the report and mail it along with the items requested below. To encourage compliance, bsa offers a reward of up to r100,000 to those who report piracy on its website. The bsa announced today that they are increasing their reward ceiling for accurate piracy. How can i confirm that youve received my software piracy report. 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. After we receive the information, if you have inadvertently purchased microsoft office software that is counterfeit, we will. Idautomation has, and will, take legal action against all counterfeiters. Our firm can help you draft a report piracy reward and help you police your software in the marketplace and help protect against infringement. You are about to purchase new software, or recently purchased software. If you want to claim this reward you will need to supply us with your name and contact details. You can report a company using the online form or by calling a tollfree number. Companies using unlicensed software are typically doing it accidentally.
For further information, please see the section entitled terms and conditions available on the bsa website. Every website should have the email of the website administrator, and you can contact him or her to report the fraud. 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. Copyright informants and whistleblower laws vondran legal. Microsoft places bounty on software pirates may 28, 1998. Reporting piracy federation against software theft fast. If my employer cut me down, id burn them in a second for a 10k windfall.
Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward. If you have any questions or want to report software piracy by phone call 18003887478. Thank you for your interest in the bsa end user reward program. If the report is submitted by telephone over the siia antipiracy hotline, the source must completely and accurately answer all. Are you aware of an individual or a business that is selling, installing andor using unlicensed or counterfeit copies of intuit software. Get answers to frequently asked questions about protecting yourself from nonvalid. A new federal regulation regarding the fbis antipiracy warning apw seal took effect several years ago41 cfr section 1281. In some cases, you may receive a cash reward for making your report. In order to investigate software piracy report, you will need to provide the name and address of the company being reported, what software is being pirated, and how you know the software is pirated. 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.
A reward will be paid only if bsa pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a monetary settlement from the reported organization. No piracy is an initiative of bsa the software alliance. Send out educational materials about software piracy verify suspicious counterfeit product for customers provide technical support for genuine retail licenses. The software is then given or sold to an unlicensed user, who is left with illegal, often defective software. Payment of the reward must be otherwise consistent with the objectives of the decca software company anti piracy program. 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. Software piracy whistleblowers get bigger rewards zdnet. The software titan also publishes an antipiracy report online in conjunction with the business software alliance. If the report is submitted by telephone over the siia anti piracy hotline, the source must completely and accurately answer all. 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. If i report software piracy to siia, will you tell my employer. Software trade associations very often pay a portion of the settlement money they receive to those who report infractions. Software antipiracy agency doubles reward the thaiger.
If you suspect any idautomation products are being used in violation of license agreements or laws, please report it for further investigation. 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. The web site is loaded with stories that sound more like highprofile drug busts. 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. If the software distributors website does not have a special page for reporting piracy, the next option is to use the regular contact page.
How do you calculate rewards for reporting software theft. Using unlicensed software is illegal and increases security risks. If the reward requirements have been met, then bsa will consider you for a reward payment. Software piracy is a serious issue for the software industry. Software piracy is the unauthorized copying of software.
Report piracy fast federation against software theft. The level of software piracy in singapore has fallen every year. Sep 28, 2017 companies using unlicensed software are typically doing it accidentally. Bsa also offers cash rewards as a benefit for reporting software piracy for qualified software leads, though it is not guaranteed and may take up to 1 year to receive the reward. Genuine autodesk report counterfeit sellers and piracy. It is no longer just the average consumer that might wind up in court for using pirated software. Report piracy fast is a notforprofit industry body that works with its members and law enforcement to detect and combat the sale and use of infringing copies of software and services do you know of a company using software illegally. In fact, the republic is one of 20 countries in the world with the lowest software piracy rates, according to ms liew woon yin, directorgeneral of the intellectual property office of singapore. May 10, 2016 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. The manufacturing outfit reportedly used commercial software without a proper license. Reporting piracy fast federation against software theft. As a software publisher, you should consider having one and publicizing this on social media. Rewards will only be paid for reports of corporate enduser piracy submitted to siia using siias corporate enduser piracy report form not for an internet piracy report or reseller piracy report.
Not onlly is it illegal, it increases security risks and results in economic harm such as loss of jobs and tax revenue. From today to september 30, 2008, concerned software users who call the bsa hotline to provide information that leads to successful action against business organizations using pirated or. Dig up some software piracy and the loot is yours to plunder maybe by mark rykken jr. South african companies nailed for using pirated software. A bsa the software alliance team member will provide you with the latest information. Payment of the reward must be otherwise consistent with the objectives of the decca software company antipiracy program. Please note that the investigative process is very thorough and can take several months for significant developments. How to report a company that uses pirated software. If so, you could be in for a windfall if you report it to the business software alliance bsa in time. Apr 30, 2020 by making illegal copies of software, an individual or business undercuts the software developer or seller and causes a loss of profit. Do you know an organization that is using unlicensed content. A reward of up to zar 100,000 is available for every report the bsa successfully concludes with a judgment or settlement.
Use the button below to report nonvalid use of autodesk software. Many informants will respond to a reward for reporting software piracy. You will be rewarded if damages are collected and you can remain anonymous. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those. Software worth over r4 billion pirated in south africa bsa the software. When will i receive my reward for reporting pirated software. Even with no intent on stealing or committing software piracy acts, bsa wants you to report these companies. You could be entitled to a compensatory reward relative to the scale of theft should the case succeed. Your first step should be to just report unlicensed software to the it department. Nov 07, 2004 software piracy whistleblowers get bigger rewards.
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