Apr 20, 2012 6:10 PM ET -
Starting this July 1, most of the major U.S. internet service providers such as Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast will launch a graduated response program, which will begin warning you to stop if you are downloading pirated material. This program, sponsored by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), is a minimum 5-step copyright alert system. It is a voluntary initiative among ISPS that helps formalize and create consistency among them in how they will alert consumers about downloading illegally copied material. Whether or not you are knowingly doing it, all consumers will be warned a few times before final legal action is taken.
Given the launch of this program 10 weeks from now, here are some tips for parents, kids, and schools.
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