Is it possible to be detected downloading or enabling others to download movies, music, or software?
YES. The movie and music industries have private detection agencies that use new technology to trace copyright-protected files directly to the source. Once they locate a computer that transfers unauthorized copies, they notify WSU that they have a copyright infringement claim and provide the IP address of the computer hosting the unauthorized files. The notice of copyright infringement follows a procedure prescribed by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. According to that procedure, WSU must respond quickly to terminate Internet access of the computer identified in the claim while an investigation is conducted. What happens if I get caught downloading or hosting a website that enables others to download unauthorized movies or music? Your Internet port may be turned off immediately and without notice. Then Information Technology or Student Affairs will contact you. If this is your first offense, your service may be restored in time if you satisfy the following conditions: • Delete all
