For instance, the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA is now sending colleges and universities letters pointing to specific alleged instances of illegal file sharing and requesting the university to forward the letter to the person the university identifies as being associated with the activity. The letter states that, if the recipient chooses not to settle, the RIAA will file a lawsuit and the offer to settle for the amount stipulated may no longer be an option.
The University will forward pre-settlement letters to individuals accused of copyright infringement when they are reasonably identifiable. The University of Washington will not forward pre-settlement letters when such individuals are not reasonably identifiable. Notwithstanding, in some cases, email notification may be provided to individuals whose identifying information appears in logs that could potentially be subject to a subpoena at a later point in time.
Pre-settlement letters are forwarded to identified individuals so that they know the letters exist and can make their own decision about how to proceed. Not forwarding the pre-settlement letter to students could result in their being served with a lawsuit, with no chance to settle it beforehand. Under no circumstances will the UW release any identifiable student information unless required to do so by a subpoena.
UW's Computer Vet program is a free, help-desk service offered to UW students, faculty and staff to assist with computing problems including operating system updates, anti-virus installation and update, and infected computers blocked from UW network access. The University is unable to provide legal services to students who have violated copyright law through illegal downloading or sharing. If you receive an RIAA letter, we encourage you to:.
As tempting as it may be, downloading music or movies and sharing files with friends in violation of copyright is illegal and the consequences can be severe. Please inform yourself of the requirements of the law and please obey them. Otherwise, your actions may prove costly for you and your family. If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section. If you wish to check on a problem or fault you have already reported, contact DfI Roads.
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What to do next If you have a comment or query about benefits, you will need to contact the government department or agency which handles that benefit. This pressures users to pay fines rather than risk publicity.
Software Many software applications are available at a substantially discounted rate to Northwestern students, faculty, and staff for business and personal use. Many vendors like Adobe and Microsoft provide up-to-date versions of their software as a subscription for a very modest monthly fee. While some software is expensive, many applications offer free versions available for download. What happens during the DMCA complaint process? A violation notice with evidence is sent to the University.
This notice may or may not include a settlement letter. Further, release of this information will enable the RIAA and other copyright holders to pursue a lawsuit against the student. The only way the University will not release the information pursuant to a subpoena is unless the student files a Motion to Quash with federal court and this Motion is granted.
While there is no way to know exactly what the RIAA is going to do or who they are going to sue, students can take the following steps to reduce their chances of being sued. Do not install:.
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