A poll found that 64% of Irish respondents do not support fines or prosecution for owners of 'dodgy boxes.' Only 18% are in favor of prosecution, while another 18% are unsure. The ownership of dodgy boxes is low, with 76% stating they do not own one. Sky Ireland has alerted 400,000 users about potential consequences, including monitoring WhatsApp chats. Under the Copyright Act, using a dodgy box is illegal, punishable by imprisonment or hefty fines, though gardaí have not pursued individual users effectively.
A poll showed that 64% of respondents do not agree that owners of 'dodgy boxes' should face fines or prosecution, while 18% support prosecution.
Sky Ireland has warned up to 400,000 dodgy box users about possible consequences, including monitoring private chats and considering civil action against individuals.
The majority of the Irish population, 76%, do not own a dodgy box, while only 14% admitted to owning one.
Using a dodgy box for pirated content is illegal in Ireland, with penalties that can include up to five years in prison or substantial fines.
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