Integrated Information Systems (IIS) is an Arizona-based
technology and business consultancy employing around 350
professionals. Ironically, one of its products included software
that provided secure distribution of copyrighted digital
material.
"This sends a clear message that there are consequences if
companies allow their resources to further copyright infringement,"
said Matt Oppenheim of the RIAA, the record industry’s trade
association.
“The RIAA is grateful for the assistance it receives from
individuals who help us fight piracy. With the help of a tip that
came to us by email, we were able to put a stop to this instance of
copyright infringement,” said Frank Creighton, RIAA’s Executive
Vice President, Director of Anti-Piracy. “We hope this discourages
other companies from similar activity and serves to remind the
public of their important role in helping us to combat music
piracy.”
In August 2001, the RIAA sent IIS a letter asking that they
immediately cease and desist from this practice and notified them
that they could face legal and monetary penalties. Shortly
thereafter, IIS entered into negotiations with the RIAA and agreed
to settle the case out of court for $1 million.
