Australian Police Accused of Mass Software Piracy

Australian police are involved in a massive piracy lawsuit. Software company Micro Focus is claiming that the police are making unauthorized use of its ViewNow software, which they use to access the COPS criminal intelligence database. In addition, it’s alleged that the police shared the proprietary software with third parties. Micro Focus is fighting the case in court and is demanding at least $10 million in damages.

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JoeUser said:

LOL...I have a feeling that there are A LOT of "officials" using "unofficial" software...

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MavericK96 said:

Businesses as well, I'm guessing.

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Serpent said:

Was Australia involved on his trial/imprisonment/etc?

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bill_chicken said:

You never call a Kiwi an Aussie.

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