Regardless of whether you are running unlicensed software on your computer networks, it is likely just a matter of time before your business receives a letter from the Business Software Alliance. Having represented many companies in BSA audits, Scott & Scott’s lawyers believe that there are only two types of companies: those that have been audited by the BSA and those that will be audited by the BSA. The Business Software Alliance spends substantial resources marketing to disgruntled employees and vendors to encourage them to “rat” on your business. Under the promise of confidentiality and without any accountability for false reporting, these vindictive complaints may cause injury to you, your business, and your business’ reputation.

Your business, regardless of its size, is a target because no matter what, someone is going to think you treated them unfairly and will make a report to “get even.”