Can i be arrested for downloading torrents

 · It depends what torrents you torrent, new games, new music and new movies are sometimes rigged to catch you, but the most surefire way to not get caught is to not download high profile torrents and to read the comments on torrents that you download. I have not gone to jail for using torrents,and the worst that usually happens is you get a take down notice.  · No. Copyright infringement is a civil matter, so you won't be 'arrested' for illegally downloading (streaming is still downloading in a way) a movie, but you can be sued.  · Can I Be Arrested For Downloading Torrents In Australia? Historically, Australia has remained a hotbed for internet piracy. The latest decision does not exclusively mention any punishment in case a netizen downloads a torrent file illegally. If a netizen tries to access any of the blocked pirate websites, (s)he will be directed to a landing.

The download process is fast because you are not only downloading the Torrent file from one user: you are doing it from other sources too, making the process speedier and smoother. The quickness with which these files download is the most preferred feature by people using torrents around the world. This can be enough to have the police determine that you may have intended to watch child pornography. Officials may then conclude that you're in possession of child pornography. If you do download a video depicting someone under the age of 17 engaging in sexual activities (even accidentally), then may expect a call or visit from the police. Those who use torrents on a regular basis know, that everything they download can be traced back to them, and, if there's any illegal file down/upload going on, they can face charges and some serious fees. However, there are ways to download torrent files completely anonymous, without letting anyone know that you downloaded anything.

Downloading free torrents is considered illegal, if the content of said torrents is pirated material (such as music, movies, books, and more products that are downloaded illegally). You can't be arrested for streaming. The MPAA's misinformation campaign is going very well it seems. Here is a lowdown: Downloading copyrighted material: no punishment. You are not violating copyright, the person you are downloading it from is. You won't be punished for this. I don't think anyone got arrested yet though it is illegal to download from torrent sites as it is banned in India to stop piracy, the funniest thing is the government thinks it is blocked and no.