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The Resource Film piracy, organized crime, and terrorism, Gregory F. Treverton ... [et al.]

Film piracy, organized crime, and terrorism, Gregory F. Treverton ... [et al.]

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Summary
This report presents the findings of research into the involvement of organized crime and terrorist groups in counterfeiting products ranging from watches to automobile parts, from pharmaceuticals to computer software. It presents detailed case studies from around the globe in one area of counterfeiting, film piracy, to illustrate the broader problem of criminal -- and perhaps terrorist -- groups finding a new and not-much-discussed way of funding their activities. Piracy is high in payoff and low in risk, often taking place under the radar of law enforcement. The case studies provide compelling evidence of a broad, geographically dispersed, and continuing connection between film piracy and organized crime, as well as evidence that terrorist groups have used the proceeds of film piracy to finance their activities. Counterfeiting is a threat not only to the global information economy, but also to public safety and national security. Cooperation among law enforcement and governments around the world is needed in the battle against intellectual-property theft, and meaningful progress will require increased political will, strong legislation, consistent enforcement, deterrent sentencing, and innovative solutions. The report lays out an agenda of measures. Increased global intelligence-gathering and sharing is needed to further illuminate the scope and nature of the connections between piracy and organized crime, and policymakers and law enforcement worldwide should reexamine the common but erroneous assumption that counterfeiting is a victimless crime
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
vii, 162 p.
Note
" ... Appendixes A, B, and C (on the enclosed DVD [i.e. CD-ROM]) present the full details of the case studies"--P. 1. Appendix A: Organized crime cases; Appendix B: Terrorism piracy cases; Appendix C: Cases of "protected spaces" for crime
Contents
  • Introduction: defining the issues
  • Organized crime and terrorism
  • The shape of counterfeiting and the example of film piracy
  • Getting down to cases: organized crime and film piracy
  • Terrorism and film piracy: known cases
  • The role of governments: "protected spaces" for crime
  • Innovations in enforcement
  • The way forward
Isbn
9780833045652
Instance
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Film piracy, organized crime, and terrorism
Title
Film piracy, organized crime, and terrorism
Statement of responsibility
Gregory F. Treverton ... [et al.]
Contributor
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
This report presents the findings of research into the involvement of organized crime and terrorist groups in counterfeiting products ranging from watches to automobile parts, from pharmaceuticals to computer software. It presents detailed case studies from around the globe in one area of counterfeiting, film piracy, to illustrate the broader problem of criminal -- and perhaps terrorist -- groups finding a new and not-much-discussed way of funding their activities. Piracy is high in payoff and low in risk, often taking place under the radar of law enforcement. The case studies provide compelling evidence of a broad, geographically dispersed, and continuing connection between film piracy and organized crime, as well as evidence that terrorist groups have used the proceeds of film piracy to finance their activities. Counterfeiting is a threat not only to the global information economy, but also to public safety and national security. Cooperation among law enforcement and governments around the world is needed in the battle against intellectual-property theft, and meaningful progress will require increased political will, strong legislation, consistent enforcement, deterrent sentencing, and innovative solutions. The report lays out an agenda of measures. Increased global intelligence-gathering and sharing is needed to further illuminate the scope and nature of the connections between piracy and organized crime, and policymakers and law enforcement worldwide should reexamine the common but erroneous assumption that counterfeiting is a victimless crime
Cataloging source
DLC
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
HV6431
LC item number
.F554 2009
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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Treverton, Gregory F
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  • Organized crime
  • Terrorism
  • Video recordings
  • Product counterfeiting
  • Piracy (Copyright)
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / Terrorism
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / International Security
  • Organized crime
  • Piracy (Copyright)
  • Product counterfeiting
  • Terrorism
  • Video recordings
Label
Film piracy, organized crime, and terrorism, Gregory F. Treverton ... [et al.]
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Publication
Note
" ... Appendixes A, B, and C (on the enclosed DVD [i.e. CD-ROM]) present the full details of the case studies"--P. 1. Appendix A: Organized crime cases; Appendix B: Terrorism piracy cases; Appendix C: Cases of "protected spaces" for crime
Accompanying material
1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-162)
Contents
Introduction: defining the issues -- Organized crime and terrorism -- The shape of counterfeiting and the example of film piracy -- Getting down to cases: organized crime and film piracy -- Terrorism and film piracy: known cases -- The role of governments: "protected spaces" for crime -- Innovations in enforcement -- The way forward
Dimensions
23 cm. +
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
vii, 162 p.
Isbn
9780833045652
Isbn Type
(pbk. : alk. paper)
Lccn
2008046084
Other physical details
ill.
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
  • (OCoLC)273816706
  • (OCoLC)ocn273816706
Label
Film piracy, organized crime, and terrorism, Gregory F. Treverton ... [et al.]
Publication
Note
" ... Appendixes A, B, and C (on the enclosed DVD [i.e. CD-ROM]) present the full details of the case studies"--P. 1. Appendix A: Organized crime cases; Appendix B: Terrorism piracy cases; Appendix C: Cases of "protected spaces" for crime
Accompanying material
1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-162)
Contents
Introduction: defining the issues -- Organized crime and terrorism -- The shape of counterfeiting and the example of film piracy -- Getting down to cases: organized crime and film piracy -- Terrorism and film piracy: known cases -- The role of governments: "protected spaces" for crime -- Innovations in enforcement -- The way forward
Dimensions
23 cm. +
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
vii, 162 p.
Isbn
9780833045652
Isbn Type
(pbk. : alk. paper)
Lccn
2008046084
Other physical details
ill.
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
  • (OCoLC)273816706
  • (OCoLC)ocn273816706

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