Anti-Piracy Information

Software piracy is not only a crime, but it can also destroy computer and data. Below are a variety of information resources and tools designed to protect users from the dangers of software and ensure software compliance.

Guide to Software Management (PDF) in English OR Spanish
Government Guide to Software Management (PDF)
When it comes to managing your software and becoming compliant, rely on this resource for information and helpful tips on implementing a comprehensive software management program.

Software Piracy and the U.S. Law (PDF)
Software piracy is a high-stakes gamble. Can a business really suffer legal and ethical consequences if it’s caught with pirated software? This is what the U.S. Law has to say.

Free Software Audit Tools
Audits are a key component of any comprehensive software asset management plan. BSA makes available for download three free audit tools.

Safe Shopping Tips (PDF)
BSA presents guidelines to help businesses and consumers buy software safely and legally via the Internet.

Online Cyber Safety

The Internet has created an unprecedented global marketplace in which opportunities to communicate and transact business have been vastly increased.

However, there are also concerns about using the Internet. The Internet permits anonymity among users, and online anonymity can be used to disguise illegal behavior.

BSA provides resources and information that will help ensure a safe experience while on the Internet.

Software Piracy Data


View the Piracy Rate by Region

A number of factors contribute to regional differences in piracy — the strength of intellectual property protection, the availability of pirated software, and cultural differences. In addition, piracy is not uniform within a country; it varies from city to city, industry to industry and demographic to demographic. While efforts to cut piracy in large businesses may be successful, piracy can increase as a result of new users from small businesses entering the market for the first time.

Find out more.