I have heard that downloading or other terms (Pirating) songs in Canada (where I live) is not illegal yet. What so ever I have heard that in the United States that it is illegal and if you do get caught then they MAY fine you if THEY feel like it. Thanks for your answers! Best answer gets 10 points..
2006-12-26 13:44:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ok so I've wen't to my Canadian GOV website and it says the it IS illegal if it is to be sold. YES it isn't illegal to download.
2006-12-26 14:09:41 · update #1
Unless you are attaining the downloads from a legitimate source like napster you are stealing intellectual property. I don't know if Canada is enforcing the copyright laws involved but it is still illegal
2006-12-26 14:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal in Canada as it is in the rest of the world with the exception of Afghanistan and Iraq which do not have copyright laws. From memory Canada has a 'life plus 70' copyright law meaning that all music is protected by law for the life of the copyright holder and for 70 years after their death. Copyright laws are applied in respect of the country you are in so whilst it may be legal to download in one country (shorter copyright periods for example) it may still be illegal in Canada.
Unless something is claerly marked as being in the public domain (free of copyright) or there is a licence or other agreement allowing you to download then it's safe to say that it's illegal to download.
2006-12-26 13:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Trevor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just think that you have painted a piece of art which took 1 month. When you tried to sell it, you find that somebody else made copy of it and distributing it for free... What would you do? And how would you feel about it?
Do what your heart says next..
2006-12-26 13:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by DTS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just download Imesh and you are set! By, the way I live in Canada too!
2006-12-26 13:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Trapped in a Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! My god son don't do it I just served six long years for downloading that song from the Lion King"Akuna Matata"
2006-12-26 13:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋