Both terms represent usage of software without paying for it, but thats all the two have in common. According to the bsas fifthannual study on global software piracy, of. The reward is valued at 10% of the damages up to a maximum of. The manufacturing outfit reportedly used commercial software without a proper license.
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. 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. Please call our microsoft careline at 800 852 3543 and select option 2 to report your piracy complaint. If you know a company using unlicensed business software, file a report. If so, please report this activity directly to intuit. Be part of the anti piracy solution and report software piracy confidentially at nopiracy. Do you work for a business thats pirating software for its own internal use. With the use of bsas online outlet, it is very easy and convenient to report software piracy. 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. To learn the progress of your report, we ask that you please call our piracy hotline at 1888no piracy. Are you concerned you might be a victim of counterfeit software. When will i receive my reward for reporting software piracy. May 02, 2017 south african companies have paid more than r3. As a software publisher, you should consider having one and publicizing this on social media.
South african companies nailed for using pirated software. Do you know an organization that is using unlicensed content. Software trade associations very often pay a portion of the settlement money they receive to those who report infractions. Unless required by law, your identity will not be disclosed as the person reporting the illegal software. Malaysia become a software piracyfree haven, concludes dato. 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. It is no longer just the average consumer that might wind up in court for using pirated software. 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. But that doesnt mean the bsa wouldnt pay it, if the right.
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 offers rewards to eligible individuals who report verifiable instances of corporate software or content piracy. 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 amount you may receive is outlined in the terms and conditions available here. Do you know an organization that is using illegal software. Preventing intellectual property theft is a priority of the fbis criminal investigative program. If the reward requirements have been met, then bsa will consider you for a reward payment. If you know a company using unlicensed business software, file a report today to be eligible for a cash reward and take that much needed trip. You may also be able to report piracy directly to the software company.
It specifically focuses on the theft of trade secrets and infringements on products that can. Theater employees mpa content security program get involved report piracy. Software group ups rewards for piracy tips baltimore. Reporting software piracy is the right thing to do and bsa is pleased to reward individuals who. How to report a company that uses pirated software. Bsa offers a reward of up to r100,000 to those who report piracy on its website. Informant receives rm20,000 reward from bsa for reporting the. Select type of piracy end user for piracy at the company where you work or have worked distributor. Piracy is justifiable on an individual basis for personal use. As with all such communities members are expected to.
Bsa the software alliance has raised its cash reward for a timeframe of 60 days. You are about to purchase new software, or recently purchased software. Oct 19, 2016 of course, there is always the secret informant whistleblower who gets angry after being terminated and wants to go ballistic on your company and possibly even seek a reward for reporting. The site explains that a reward will be paid only if bsa pursues an. Reward for reporting illegal and unlicensed software in businesses. As part of a crackdown on software piracy, the reward being offered to those who blow the whistle. Are you aware of an individual or a business that is selling, installing andor using unlicensed or counterfeit copies of intuit software. Microsoft places bounty on software pirates may 28, 1998. No piracy is an initiative of bsa the software alliance. In some cases, you may receive a cash reward for making your report. As part of a crackdown on software piracy, the reward being offered to those who blow the whistle on infringements in the runup before dec. How do you calculate rewards for reporting software theft. May 30, 2017 informant receives rm20,000 reward from bsa for reporting the illegal use of unlicensed software. If you are eligible for a reward, the dollar amount of the reward will vary depending on how much the case is settled for.
If you want to claim this reward you will need to supply us with your name and contact details. Copyright informants and whistleblower laws vondran legal. A reward may be payable 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. If theres one thing that burns me with bsas approach, its their willful ignorance of the difference between software piracy and unlicensed software. But when it comes to commercial enterprises who use it to profit and take shortcuts. Mar 22, 2020 you usually can report pirated software by contacting the person or company that owns the rights to the software or by contacting an organization that is dedicated to stopping software piracy, such as the business software alliance bsa. What are the rewards for reporting your employer to siia. Payment of the reward must be otherwise consistent with the objectives of the decca software company anti piracy program. 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. A community dedicated to the discussion of digital piracy. Be part of the antipiracy solution and report software piracy confidentially at nopiracy. What software should i use to edit and stitch it all together so i dont lose vid and audio quality.
If so, you could be in for a windfall if you report it to the business software alliance bsa in time. Please note that intuit cannot accept or respond to any other type of communication through this form. It is probably an obvious statement to say that the main force behind piracy, has always been the search for wealth. Many informants will respond to a reward for reporting software piracy. A bsa the software alliance team member will provide you with the latest information. Rewards of piracy history of pirates history of piracy. When will i receive my reward for reporting pirated software. A reward will be paid only if bsa pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a. May 10, 2016 software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible. The bsa announced today that they are increasing their reward ceiling for accurate piracy. The largest sum of money ever in the history of the thai anti software piracy. Decca software company piracy rewards program terms and conditions.
How do you calculate rewards for reporting unlicensed software use. Get answers to frequently asked questions about protecting yourself from nonvalid software, genuine autodesk programs, and more. Bsa offers rewards to encourage people with information about software piracy in the workplace. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward. This is a repost of my old one, the old post got archiveddeleted. How much money can i get through siias reward program for reporting software piracy. If so, you could be in for a windfall if you report it to the. Our firm can help you draft a report piracy reward and help you police your software in the marketplace and help protect against infringement. Genuine autodesk report counterfeit sellers and piracy. A call to the software alliance revealed a phone tree. Thank you for your interest in the bsa end user reward program. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those. 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. Please note that the investigative process is very thorough and can take several months for significant developments.
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