On October 6, 2008, the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office announced
the indictment of the local websites EzPeer and EzPeer+ for copyright infringement. Digital
Global Ltd., the company operating the sites, as well as the company’s Chairman and four
staff, were also indicted.
The Taiwan Foundation Against Copyright Theft (TFACT) was established in 2007 by the Motion Picture Association to protect the film industry in Taiwan from the adverse impact of piracy. TFACT works closely with industry, government, law enforcement authorities and educational institutions to protect the film and television industry, retailers and movie fans in Taiwan.
Education is crucial in the fight against piracy. Many people don't know what copyright theft is and are unaware of its serious consequences. TFACT is committed to raising awareness of this important issue and is taking its copyright education campaign to schools and universities around the Greater China region as well as the workplace.
TFACT employs a multi-pronged approach to fighting piracy that includes conducting investigations against Internet pirates and cooperating with the Intellectual Property Rights Police against illegal duplication operations.