Michigan Technological University

Information Security

Peer-to-Peer & File Sharing

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing allows users to share files online through an informal network of computers running the same software.  How you use P2P software may violate federal copyright law and University Policy. Using P2P file sharing software that copies and distributes music, videos, software, games, or other copyrighted works without permission of the copyright holder is a violation of US copyright law.  If you use P2P software, you may receive notices of copyright infringement and or be subject to other legal action.


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P2P Threeplay!

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Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

Ph. 906-487-0010
Email: security@mtu.edu

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