[OPLINLIST] Torrents & Copyright Notice

[Karen Jensen]

Do you have public wifi access? This happened to our library when someone was using our wifi but their own computer to download. Depending on how your policy is worded ad war kind of filtering software you have, you may want to consider making access to torrent sites forbidden via your filter because - it is my understanding - these sites exist solely for the purpose of illegal downloads. Most library policies have a policy against illegal downloads so this would fit within your library rights. I would talk further to your IT staff. This is how they solved the problem at a previous job given frequent notices.

Have a good day,
Karen

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On Aug 20, 2012, at 8:56 AM, Susan Pieper <susanhillpieper at gmail.com> wrote:

> Please share with your IT folks, too.
>  
> Hello all:
> We received a "form" letter via OPLIN this morning regarding the illegal attempt to download a movie via our IP address. The alleged incident took place on August 14th at 7:00 p.m. As we investigated, we had no laptops logged into our WiFi at that time. (In order to use our wireless, patrons must log in with their library card and pin). If anyone was going to try to download a movie via our public computers, they would have to know the password to get into an Admin profile (which we change frequently) and also be able to unlock our Deep Freeze (which requires another password). If they were able to breech these two security measures they would have to download the movie to a flash.
>  
> Because of these two points, I investigated further the complaint and the responsible company. I found that there are many concerns about this form letter going out to people and something about downloading "torrents" which I have never heard of but am trying to educate myself.
>  
> The company, Irdeto USA, Inc. seems legit, but I still have my suspicions that this was an attempt to invade or compromise our system.
>  
> Has anyone else received a form letter from Osama Hussain, Esq. claiming to represent Irdeto USA?
>  
> Inquiring minds want to know.
>  
> Thanks for your help in clearing up this matter.
> Susan
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