The Business Software Alliance ("BSA") is dedicated to protecting the interests of its software house members. Understanding its methods, and good software housekeeping practices can prevent businesses from falling foul of its naming and shaming policy.
Last year you had the unpleasant task of making three employees redundant. Today you receive a letter from the BSA threatening legal action for software infringement. The two events are unconnected, right? Wrong! The BSA website offers a whistleblowing service open to all-comers. Anyone from disgruntled former employees to unscrupulous competitors can allege software infringement on a strictly no strings basis. They may even be able to claim a financial reward.
