Ilissa Brown MED 410 Advanced Media Project April 13, 2015 Instructor: Ivana Popovic

Outline  Introduction  Hypothesis  Cause and Effect  Resolution/ Conclusion

Introduction

Abstract As technology advance piracy issues have become a major concern in the world of music. Technological advancements have provided new and faster methods of obtaining music illegally. While many are unaware that this is a crime, engaging in such activity has an economic impact on the US Economy as well as a direct effect on the artist, the industry, and the consumer. Overall, the economy in the United States will see changes in revenue and the job market. This research will address the origin of music piracy, the legal consequences the technological advancements that have occurred over time and also provide examples of how piracy has an impact society.

Copyright Law  Title 17, U.S. Code, Sections 501 and 506  All rights are reserved  Last for the lifetime of the author plus 70 years  Must obtain permission before work is reproduced

The Origin of Music Piracy File sharing via Napster (Peer-2-Peer file sharing)

Types of Music Piracy Bootlegging Burning CDs Online File Sharing Illegal Downloading Illegal File Conversion

Why People Participate in Piracy They do not know they are committing a crime. It is convenient. It is difficult to get caught. It is free. People do not feel the need to purchase something someone else has already purchased. It saves money. It is not a major crime.

Example

Effects of Music Piracy Jobs: 71,060 Wages: $2 billion Economy: $12.6 billion

Solutions to Ending Music Piracy Support the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Purchase all music files from legal sources. Report piracy actions. Refrain from participating in file sharing and illegal downloading. Share the benefits of how ending music piracy can change the economy. gamer.blorge.com

Conclusion  People are unaware that music piracy is a crime  Piracy is popular among people under 30 years old  Has a negative impact on the US Economy  Music Piracy effects the artist, music industry, and consumer

Bibliography Moser, D.J. & Slay, C.L. (2012). Music Copyright Law. Boston, Mass: Course Technology, Cengage Learning. Paradise, Pr. Trademark Counterfeiting, Product Piracy, and the Billion Dollar Threat to the U.S. Economy.Westport, Conn: Quorum Books, Roth, M. P. (2010). Global Organized Crime: A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC

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