Pirate Sites

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What are piracy websites?

Piracy websites host illegal copies of films, music, games, software, or other digital goods. They might offer streams (in much the same way services such as Netflix legally stream video), downloads, or links to other websites on which illegal copies can be found. Piracy tends to be regarded as a soft crime with no real victims but using pirate websites can be dangerous.

For more information on the associated risks and online safety tips for parents and carers, watch our explainer video, available to those with a National Online Safety membership.