1. Software Piracy feat. ‘The Dangerous World of Counterfeit and Pirated Software’ by IDC, March 2013 Al Clinton M. Soriano Edward Joseph Presto

2. Contents Introduction to Software Piracy Effects of Software Piracy to Consumers Effects of Software Piracy to Businesses

3. Introduction to Software Piracy What is Software Piracy It is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software (BSA, The Software Alliance). 42% of all PC software packages installed in the world in 2011 were pirated (BSA, The Software Alliance).

4. Introduction to Software Piracy How is it done? According to BSA, this can be done by:  copying  downloading  sharing  installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers

5. Introduction to Software Piracy Why Use Pirated Software?  Extremely cheap  Not thinking of being caught  Can be installed in infinite no. of PCs  To gain more income/customers  Easy access

6. Introduction to Software Piracy

7. Effects of Software Piracy to Consumers In a survey of IDC, consumers indicated clearly that: (1)had experienced security problems with pirated software; and (2) worries from pirated softwares.

8. Effects of Software Piracy to Consumers

11. Fighting Piracy BSA (The Software Alliance) - international organization that acting to protect software providers’ intellectual property rights, enforce software copyright legislation, and encourage compliance. PAPT - Philippine government-led campaign which aims to significantly reduce software piracy in the country and promote respect for IPR.