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Since launching the Rewards Program in the United States, BSA has received nearly 2,000 leads nationwide. Recently, BSA announced Rewards Program payments to three individuals with a combined total of $15,500 after their qualifying reports of software piracy led to settlements. The success of BSAs Rewards Program is an exciting step forward in the fight against software piracy, said Jenny Blank, BSAs director of enforcement. With the extra incentive the program provides, more and more people are doing the right thing and reporting software piracy. However, even with this important step, there is still much to be done, and BSA will continue to be at the forefront of the battle to reduce software theft. Software is one of the most valuable innovations of the Information Age, creating a healthy, diverse marketplace that generates millions of jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenues around the world. According to a study released by IDC in May 2006, the U.S. lost $6.9 billion as a result of software piracy last year. The same study shows that 21 percent of software in the United States is unlicensed. Software piracy is against the law and can result in fines of up to $150,000 for each software title copied. Using pirated software also increases the risk for security and technical problems. BSA is leading the global fight against software piracy through education programs, policy efforts and enforcement activities. People who do the right thing-confidentially report piracy-can be eligible for a reward of up to $200,000. |
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