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Old 11-27-2012, 09:34 PM   #1
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Default Beware illegal downloaders: Data is being collected on you to crack down on piracy in

http://www.calgaryherald.com/enterta...323/story.html

I am sure of marginal interest to some people here. Just for general knowledge, and academic discussion.

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If you’re watching an illegally downloaded movie, someone could be watching you.

A forensic software company has collected files on a million Canadians who it says have downloaded pirated content.
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Logan said the court decision means Canadians must realize they could be held liable for illegal downloading and statutory damages of up to $5,000.
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“I think the end game actually is to try and make a dent in the downloading activity,” said Sundara Rajan. “What we are doing is following in the footsteps of an American approach here which has been to try to target individual users and set them as examples of what can go wrong if your illegal downloading activity is discovered.
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