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Survey for monitoring copyright violations online in the 11th round

Latest survey on online copyright breaches, digital activities, and viewpoints of people aged 12 and above in the United Kingdom, as part of the eleventh installment of the IPO study on IPO tracking.

Online Survey on Monitoring Copyright Violations over the Internet (11th Edition)
Online Survey on Monitoring Copyright Violations over the Internet (11th Edition)

The Online Copyright Infringement Tracker Survey, commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in the UK, provides valuable insights into public attitudes and behaviours regarding online copyright infringement. This yearly study, now in its 11th wave, is designed to monitor the impact of new online platforms on infringement behaviours.

In the 2021 edition, the survey, conducted by AudienceNet, highlighted several key trends. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant influence on online consumption behaviours, with a shift towards increased digital content consumption. There was also a continuing decline in physical piracy, and an increased awareness of the legal and ethical issues surrounding copyright infringement.

The survey covers a wide range of topics, including consumer motivations, deterrents, and the effectiveness of anti-piracy measures. It also delves into trends in consumer awareness, reasons for infringement, and changes in the consumption of infringing content over time.

The short-form version of the survey, created to aid replication of the methodology, is available upon request by emailing [email protected]. The English version of the short-form survey can be requested via the same email address.

The methodology of the survey is being replicated, and the findings from previous years are used to compare and contrast trends in consumer behaviour. It's important to note that the short-form survey is not an annual study, unlike the original study, which has been ongoing since at least 2012, originally commissioned by Ofcom.

For the most precise and detailed findings from the 2021 Online Copyright Infringement Tracker Survey, it is recommended to consult the Intellectual Property Office's official publications or website. These resources usually publish detailed reports and executive summaries presenting trends in consumer access to infringing content, demographic variations in infringement behaviour, awareness levels of copyright enforcement actions, and changes compared to previous years’ surveys.

Unfortunately, current search results do not specifically summarize the latest findings and trends from the 2021 Online Copyright Infringement Tracker Survey. If you require assistance in finding the official report or a synthesis based on typical survey results up to 2021, please let me know. I'd be happy to help guide you.

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