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NET Act(No Electronic Theft Act) U.S. Federal legislation passed in December 1997 that covers illegal distribution of software over the Internet. Anybody uploading copyrighted software to a Web site and posting its availability is liable for prosecution. ISPs are also liable if they have been warned to close down a Web page and do not comply. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In August 1999, a 22-year-old university student was the first person convicted under the NET Act of making copyrighted software, music recordings and movies available to the general public. See software piracy and SIIA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recently, a student at the University of Oregon became the first person criminally charged under the Net Act for software piracy violations over the Internet. Recently, a student at the University of Oregon became the first person criminally charged under the Net Act for software piracy violations over the Internet. Attorneys to aggressively pursue cases on online piracy under the auspices of the NET Act, and send a clear message that online piracy will be vigorously prosecuted. |
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