[Ubuntu-SG] Should we "Say No to Piracy"?

[chewearn]

Caveat: IANAL.

Check out this article:
http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20081117-101233.html

Especially the last paragraph, quote:
"It is illegal under the Copyright Act to 'circumvent...technological access
control measures'. Those convicted face up to $20,000 in fines or up to two
years' jail, or both."

I leave it to you to make the appropriate conclusion.


Regards
Chew


2009/6/22 Tom Goh <tomgohj at gmail.com>

> Just did a search and I may be wrong about fair use in singapore.
>
> http://computertimes.asiaone.com.sg/columns/story/0,5104,2804,00.html
>
> The Free Trade Agreement with the United States obliges Singapore to
> tighten up copyright laws by this year. Singapore's stand, fortunately,
> is an enlightened one.
>
> An important clause in the proposed changes states that it is not
> illegal to disable technology used for 'market segmentation'. It ensures
> that multi-region DVD players are okay to use here.
>
> It does not specifically state anything about Singapore and decss.
>
>
>
> suhaw koh wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Seeking your thoughts/inputs/advice on the following idea.
> >
> > Further to the Schools project idea.
> >
> > Since a key tenet of this project is to reinforce the students'
> > awareness and respect for IP rights, I was thinking of enlisting the
> > assistance of IPOS.
> >
> > At there website, I came across the HIP (Honour Intellectual Property)
> > Alliance at this url:
> >
> http://www.ipos.gov.sg/topNav/prg/gen/HIP+(Honour+Intellectual+Property)+Alliance.htm<http://www.ipos.gov.sg/topNav/prg/gen/HIP+%28Honour+Intellectual+Property%29+Alliance.htm>
> >
> > It describes the Alliance thus:
> >
> > "HIP Alliance Members
> >
> > The HIP Alliance members include organisations involved in creative arts
> > and the creative industries, international organisations, industry
> > bodies and private sector players that believe in Singapore's message to
> > Say No to Piracy."
> >
> > I was just wondering if TUSG should sign up to be a member of the
> > alliance ?  I know it is not quite what was envisaged, but I believe
> > TUSG should be a strong supporter of "Singapore's message to Say No to
> > Piracy".
> >
> > What do you think ?
> >
> >
> > suhaw
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