Finas proposing measure to make homeowners accountable for illegal Android TV boxes


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  • Wednesday, 31 Jul 2019

Hans also firmly believes that companies should avoid placing advertisements on websites or platforms with pirated content. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) said it’s proposing a measure to make homeowners accountable for illegal Android TV boxes in their houses.

Finas chairman Datuk Hans Isaac hoped the measure can be introduced as part of the effort to combat digital piracy in Malaysia and to protect the rights of content providers.

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