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: In many regions, including India, using or facilitating such sites violates copyright laws (such as the Indian Copyright Act, 1957

Many rogue download sites deploy tracking scripts that log user IP addresses, browser histories, and device information. This data is often packaged and sold to data brokers or malicious entities.

As Larissa Knapp, Executive Vice President of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), stated: “Piracy isn’t a harmless shortcut as it exposes consumers to real risks and drains resources from India’s creative economy.”