The pervasiveness of digital media has changed the nature of the intellectual property game and, to a large extent, perception of the issue among users. A poll we conducted recently on a Northeast college campus highlights the dichotomy: While 85% say copyright pirates are criminals, 76% believe it is legal to share copyrighted music files with friends if the music has been purchased legally. This wasn't a trick question, and it illustrates the need for corporate IT groups to issue clear policies on all copyrighted material, both internally produced and what may be brought onto your network.
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