Term Paper
Advances in science and technology during the 20th century have accelerated and eased the limitations of data flow across the globe. During the early 20th century Media, such as movies, music, and video games could only be purchased and shipped on cassette and compact discs. In the last 10 years we have witnessed the virtual age where all of these mediums are now stored, sold and streamed over the Internet by a simply clicking a submit button.
Breakthroughs in data storage, streaming, and ease of information access have become the driving force that enables data to be transferred across the globe within seconds with a simple button click. The ease of access for media has allowed companies to sell their products all over the globe and open up their businesses to consumers that may not have been reached through the typical brick and mortar store. With advancements in technology also comes the advancement of data theft.
When does ease of data access open the doors to advanced intellectual property theft and media piracy? How common is piracy and what are some of the reasons that some mediums are pirated more than others? What are the impacts of online piracy? In this paper we will define online media piracy, what laws govern intellectual properties and discuss some of the reasons that some mediums are pirated. Next, we will go into detail about some reports compiled on piracy and determine if they are accurate or colored. Finally, how does online piracy affect the
consumer, business, and intellectual property owner on a global scale and what are some of the ways that the government and business are trying to combat media piracy.
First, we must understand what piracy is. Piracy can be defined as “the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted or patented material” (thefreedictionary.com). It is important to understand that not all forms of piracy are reliant upon access to the Internet. Backing up of copyrighted media, such as movies, music, and
Breakthroughs in data storage, streaming, and ease of information access have become the driving force that enables data to be transferred across the globe within seconds with a simple button click. The ease of access for media has allowed companies to sell their products all over the globe and open up their businesses to consumers that may not have been reached through the typical brick and mortar store. With advancements in technology also comes the advancement of data theft.
When does ease of data access open the doors to advanced intellectual property theft and media piracy? How common is piracy and what are some of the reasons that some mediums are pirated more than others? What are the impacts of online piracy? In this paper we will define online media piracy, what laws govern intellectual properties and discuss some of the reasons that some mediums are pirated. Next, we will go into detail about some reports compiled on piracy and determine if they are accurate or colored. Finally, how does online piracy affect the
consumer, business, and intellectual property owner on a global scale and what are some of the ways that the government and business are trying to combat media piracy.
First, we must understand what piracy is. Piracy can be defined as “the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted or patented material” (thefreedictionary.com). It is important to understand that not all forms of piracy are reliant upon access to the Internet. Backing up of copyrighted media, such as movies, music, and
Bibliography: “Internet World Stats.” http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm. 2012 Q2. Web. 6 December 2012.