Originally published at: Authorities Warn Firestick Users for Illegal Streaming (£50K Fine)
In recent years, UK authorities have significantly intensified their efforts to combat illegal TV streaming. This crackdown has been marked by high-profile raids and increased collaboration between law enforcement and internet service providers. Central to these efforts is the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), which has been at the forefront of the fight against…
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what about the firestick?
firestick is fine 
Use a Firestick, go to Prison:
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Just curious to know , if this is taking place in the UK , what jurisdiction do the Feds have over the individuals with accounts that reside in other countries that are using these services from afar?
We all should know how important it is to use a VPN.
It’s scare stories again we don’t have a problem here it’s aimed more at providers of loaded sticks so no worries
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Depends on the originality of the copyright. If you live in the United States, and It’s a copyright originated United States yes you could still be liable even though you’re streaming from China.
Umm all FireOS devices, even 8 can still be sideloaded.
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I’m not an attorney, I just read and comprehend. The following is a policy of dmca about how illegal copyright infringement is handled.
i dont know where your getting your information from but its all wrong if you read the posts on here you will get the correct info
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dump the firestuff and get a Google device.and your good to go, and or move to a country that’s won’t jail someone for watching tv
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i dont think it matters what device you have its just that firesticks are being used as an example so no matter what you use be safe
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Seems like it would be more useful to know how many device users have actually been prosecuted and fined in the UK for receiving streamed content.
None at all
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And if less than none was possible then it would be less than none at all.
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