Bits and Bytes: New Law Clarifies Copyright Infringement

Bits and Bytes: New Law Clarifies Copyright Infringement

A new law aimed at preventing copyright infringement went into effect with the new year in California. Anyone who distributes a file to more than 10 people is now required to include their email address and the title of the work in the filename. The penalties for failing to comply are stiff; if you share files or music, you can't afford to ignore the law.