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Originally Posted by HansTWN
An IP address is evidence, it is not final proof. In spite of the seemingly prohibitively high cost, getting a warrant for search and seizure of the devices does make sense. I think a few well publicized cases would go a long way towards scaring potential casual pirates enough to keep their noses clean.
Of course, current penalty levels are ridiculously high.
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What if your IP is found to have downloaded some illegal files yet you did not do it. The authorities come knocking on your door and take away your computer. You need your computer for work. You can't do your work. Can you sue for damages?