Stop Bea! Do you know what you're doing? I bet you didn't know your deplorable online pirating habit affects everyone, including you! Although Australia has delayed releases of television shows and movies, this is no excuse for Australians being the world’s worst infringers of online copyright (Hayes, Alex, 2015).
Bea: So what is copyright?
It’s the legal right given to creators of original works to exclusively use or distribute their works for a limited time. It thereby provides creators of original works with an incentive to create new works and a legal framework for the control of their creations (Council. A. C, 2015).
Bea: So, how big a problem is it?
And Malcom Turnbull has confirmed-
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Copyright holders including film and television producers can apply for Court orders blocking websites supplying pirated content. Australian internet service provider's like Telstra must then disable access to the website. However, the annual cost for internet service provider's to comply is over $130,000 (C-Scott, M, 2015). Moreover, the Greens senator Scott Ludlam stated, “It's dangerous and could be exploited." Additionally, a similar approach adopted in the UK in 2011 has failed. Virtual private networks are a simple way to access blocked sites. One consolation is that the copyright changes raised public awareness of piracy (Thomas, Jason, 2015).
Online piracy is a serious crime and we must stop it to protect Australian businesses, Australian government and society. The recent legislative change is of little benefit, as Australians will find ways to access blocked sites. However, the changes bring some publicity to the piracy issue (C-Scott, M, 2015). Bea: How can I help?
Stop your illegal downloads and post antipiracy material on social media. Also, urge others to do the same. Remember, when you next see the "free download" button on your screen, give it a flick instead of a
Bea: So what is copyright?
It’s the legal right given to creators of original works to exclusively use or distribute their works for a limited time. It thereby provides creators of original works with an incentive to create new works and a legal framework for the control of their creations (Council. A. C, 2015).
Bea: So, how big a problem is it?
And Malcom Turnbull has confirmed-
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft …show more content…
Copyright holders including film and television producers can apply for Court orders blocking websites supplying pirated content. Australian internet service provider's like Telstra must then disable access to the website. However, the annual cost for internet service provider's to comply is over $130,000 (C-Scott, M, 2015). Moreover, the Greens senator Scott Ludlam stated, “It's dangerous and could be exploited." Additionally, a similar approach adopted in the UK in 2011 has failed. Virtual private networks are a simple way to access blocked sites. One consolation is that the copyright changes raised public awareness of piracy (Thomas, Jason, 2015).
Online piracy is a serious crime and we must stop it to protect Australian businesses, Australian government and society. The recent legislative change is of little benefit, as Australians will find ways to access blocked sites. However, the changes bring some publicity to the piracy issue (C-Scott, M, 2015). Bea: How can I help?
Stop your illegal downloads and post antipiracy material on social media. Also, urge others to do the same. Remember, when you next see the "free download" button on your screen, give it a flick instead of a