VSDA Computes Video Piracy Costs

The controversy over the rights of movie studios and others to copy-protect their products and the fair-use rights of consumers to record video for personal use has been going on since the introduction of the Sony BETAMAX in the late-1970's. However, the growth of video piracy is a real problem that affects both the video industry and the consumer in terms of increased costs to both. The VSDA (Video Software Dealers Association) has revealed some estimates on the effect of illegal internet video downloads and other forms of piracy on both the video rental and sell-through markets. For all the details, check out the report from DVD Exclusive Online.