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SOFTWARE
COMPLIANCE
The
first step to understanding this is what is meant by 'software piracy'
This
refers to the copying and use of the software outside the terms of its
license. That includes copying an application onto more computers
than your license permits, hard disk loading of illegal copies downloading
from the Internet from pirate sites.
TIPS for Software
Compliance:
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Tip 1
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Conduct a software audit
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Use the free software guide available at www.bsa.org/malaysia
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Tip 2
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Check the software license terms
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Check the software terms and conditions or contact the software vendor
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Tip 3
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Purchase the correct license
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Consult with your software vendor on your usage and operating environment,
before deciding on the software licensing applicable.
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Tip 4
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BEWARE of second-hand software
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If you purchase second-hand software, you would need to transfer the
license to your name. Beware too that some software license
do not provide for this.
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Tip 5
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Maintain a software register
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As in accounting for Fixed Assets, maintain a software record with
details as, number of license, license number/reference and which
computers it is loaded on.
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Tip 6
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Conduct regular audits
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Appoint a software auditor to conduct spot checks and ensure that
all software in each computer tally with the software register.
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Tip 7
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Keep your software secure
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Lock away all original software disks stops people from making illegal
copies.
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Tip 8
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Users education
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Educate all staffs on software copyright and how to stay software
compliant.
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Tip 9
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Company policy
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Let staff know on the Company's policy on software compliant and penalties
on software infringement.
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Tip 10
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Ask for help
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If in doubt on software compliant issues, contact your software vendor.
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