Under a new law that goes into effect Oct. 1, Japanese internet users who illegally download files face a 2-year prison sentence or a fine of up to 2 million yen ($25,700), the BBC reports.

Theoretically, pirating just one file could get you in jail and — under one interpretation — using a service such as YouTube, which temporarily stores video files on your computer, could be illegal.

Downloading copyrighted material has been illegal in Japan since 2010, but it did not incur such penalties. Uploading, on the other hand, is a far worse offense, with a maximum 10-year prison sentence and a 10 million yen ($128,400) fine attached.

Source: http://mashable.com/2012/10/01/downloaders-japan-2-years-prison/

Is this possible in Nigeria? What will be the fate of "Nigerians" if this happens?

IT CANT HAPPEMN IN MY OWN NAIJA

Yet another reason why Naija is the best land.....lolz

OP

Are you telling me that even in Japan, everybody will abide by that law? Interesting, huh? Of course, there will always be tricks, ja ra e

more hackers to spring forth

ghettodreamz: OP

Are you telling me that even in Japan, everybody will abide by that law? Interesting, huh? Of course, there will always be tricks, ja ra e

Sure there's a sure way around this... but you know what it is like when you are restrited to do something you dont need to worry your ass about

That is japan. That is not Nigeria.

Lmao

It can't happen here

How is that possible?

Yeah,tanx 4 d info but what is obtainable in Japan is not obtainable in 9ja.Notin do us in 9ja,lol.

Lol! If implemented in 9ja, everybody go enter prison be dat o

Story

if na naija i dun go jail b dat na, but i trust my naruto brothas dem go cover dia tracks or clone am lyk kage bushin no jutsu