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BitTorrent files and links can be accessed in different geographic locations and legal jurisdictions. Thus, it is possible to host a BitTorrent file in geographic jurisdictions where it is legal and others where it is illegal. A single link, file or data or download action may be actionable in some places, but not in others.
In Germany, file sharing of copyrighted files, for example through peer-to-peer software like BitTorrent, is illegal. Internet service providers routinely transmit the identity of IP address owners to private lawyer firms who are then able to send "cease and desist" letters often demanding the offender to pay €1,000 fines or more.
The success of the BitTorrent communication protocol led to the rise of many other popular programs that are still widely used today including μTorrent, Transmission, Deluge, qBittorrent, and Tixati. Digital piracy as a continuing problem significantly impacts various stakeholders, including consumers, enterprises, and countries.
Torrent poisoning is intentionally sharing corrupt data or data with misleading, deceiving file names using the BitTorrent protocol.This practice of uploading fake torrents is sometimes carried out by anti-infringement organisations as an attempt to prevent the peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing of copyrighted content, and to gather the IP addresses of downloaders.
Just don't toast to the Buckeye State if Santa sold you the booze — that's illegal. We took a look at Ohio's history and discovered some puzzling pieces of legislation. 10 of the strangest Ohio laws
[i]f you're an illegal site, you ought to clean up your act, instead of Google making money off it." [205] On November 27, 2013, Hood sent a letter to Google outlining his grievances. It was later revealed that much of the letter was drafted by the law firm representing the MPAA. [206]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Illegal immigrants in the Buckeye State will soon be put behind bars and fined hundreds of dollars if the statehouse passes new legislation aimed at punishing people in the ...
(The Center Square) – Gun owners in Ohio won’t have to worry about firearm purchases being tracked by financial institutions or having to carry liability insurance. Senate Bill 58, one of a ...