If an employee installs pirated software in his computer by himself for office duties, will the employer be criminally liable?
If the employee installs the pirated software with employer’s consent, and the employer knows or has reason to believe that the software in question is an infringing copy, the employer could also be prosecuted.Employers should implement proper software asset management measures and ensure that all employees are aware of the requirement that only authorized software should be used. Companies should also conduct periodic software asset audit. Such measures will reduce employers’ risk of facing prosecution if their company falls under suspicion of breaking the law.
