Corporate Liability for Illegal Downloading of Copyrighted Music

Edward H. Freeman ([email protected]) is an attorney and educational consultant in West Hartford, Connecticut. He has written over 40 articles on computer technology, privacy, security, and legal issues and has spoken at a number of professional conferences. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Central Connecticut State University, St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut.

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This article deals with the liability of corporations when their employees download copyrighted material. It discusses the basis for copyright protection and for the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which holds employers liable for the acts of their employees. Concrete recommendations for avoiding problems are included.

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