Re:Spotify's Beta Used 'Pirate' MP3 Files, Some from Pirate Bay
by jszymborski on Friday February 28, 2025 @12:15AM
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That's the right to play the music, but you received it through illicit distribution which, depending on jurisdiction, can result in liability.
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Re:Spotify's Beta Used 'Pirate' MP3 Files, Some from Pirate Bay
by lloeki on Friday February 28, 2025 @01:57AM
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You're being downvoted, but you're correct: bits can have (legal) colour.
As I recall this is the case in France: even if you own a CD, getting a bit-for-bit copy of it that was originally produced unlawfully runs afoul of reproduction rights. IIRC this was even challenged and confirmed in court.