Illegal Downloading Among Youth Drops, Reports New Study

Illegal Downloading Among Youth Drops, Reports New Study: "The results of a recent
nationwide survey released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) show
that illegal downloading of digital copyrighted works by youth (ages 8 to
18) has dropped by 24 percent in the last three years. The survey, first
conducted in 2004, indicated that 60 percent of survey participants
reported downloading software, music, movies, or games without paying for
it; in 2006 the percentage of those who downloaded without paying dropped
to 43 percent; and in 2007 the percentage decreased to 36 percent. Youth
report that parental oversight is a significant motivator and key
influencing factor in their online behavior.The results of a recent
nationwide survey released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) show
that illegal downloading of digital copyrighted works by youth (ages 8 to
18) has dropped by 24 percent in the last three years. The survey, first
conducted in 2004, indicated that 60 percent of survey participants
reported downloading software, music, movies, or games without paying for
it; in 2006 the percentage of those who downloaded without paying dropped
to 43 percent; and in 2007 the percentage decreased to 36 percent. Youth
report that parental oversight is a significant motivator and key
influencing factor in their online behavior."