French pirate fined over Rihanna songs

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:31:00 +0200

A French man Thursday became the first person to be convicted under a new law aimed at clamping down on film and music piracy when he was fined €150 ($193) for illegally downloading Rihanna songs.

France cracks down on illegal downloading

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:21:41 +0200

The agency charged with implementing France’s tough digital piracy laws has sent out third-strike warnings to people accused of illegally downloading or sharing copyrighted material. Those targeted could face the loss of their internet connections and fines.

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French pirate fined over Rihanna songs

France cracks down on illegal downloading