Legal Definitions - pirate recording

Definition: A pirate recording is an unauthorized copy of sounds that are protected by copyright laws. This includes digital copies that are made available on the internet without permission. Pirate recordings are also known as bootleg recordings.

Examples:

• Someone records a live concert and sells copies of the recording without the artist's permission.
• A person downloads a movie from a website that is not authorized to distribute it.
• A music album is copied onto a blank CD and sold without the permission of the artist or record label.

These examples illustrate how pirate recordings are made without permission and are often sold for profit. This is illegal and can result in legal action being taken against the person or organizationresponsible for making and distributing the unauthorized copies.