July 15th, 2008 by Matt Fisher
A UK pilot scheme being launched in coming months could see Cardiff Trading Standards being the first to exercise new powers to clamp down on software piracy. The authority is joining forces with the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) to educate businesses about the legal implications of Section 107A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
The Act holds that any business, which unlawfully installs software for business use, is potentially at risk of a criminal investigation by Trading Standards.
Posted in FAST |
April 3rd, 2008 by Matt Fisher
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) declared war on software pirates in the UK following the announcement in the USA that the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has initiated 17 legal actions against online sellers of allegedly pirated software.
The Federation is also calling for more sensibility and accountability among purchasers, saying that business applications being sold for a fraction of their retail price should automatically raise suspicion among buyers. The body warned that it is not just private individuals purchasing software from sites such as eBay, but also corporate users - who are potentially putting their organization at a greater risk of fines for piracy or non-compliance.
Posted in License Compliance, Piracy, FAST |
