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Originally Posted by AnotherCat
I would be interested in reading the legislation that contradicts that with respect to digital downloads - would you lead me to the Act and specific section?
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OK, as promised, here we are. Section 17 of the Act is what prohibits unauthorised downloading of digital material:
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17 Infringement of copyright by copying.
(1)The copying of the work is an act restricted by the copyright in every description of copyright work; and references in this Part to copying and copies shall be construed as follows.
(2)Copying in relation to a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work means reproducing the work in any material form.This includes storing the work in any medium by electronic means.
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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/17
(Emphasis mine)
When you download something from the Internet you are "reproducing the work" and "storing it by electronic means".
As I said last night, the portion of the Act that you quoted refers to the import of physical goods that are pirated or counterfeit.
Hope that helps,