BBC Studios has agreed to join the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP).
The organisation will work to protect piracy of the BBC’s domestic and international channels in the United States.
“Television piracy causes financial harm to the British creative industry, depriving UK producers and broadcasters of income for future investment,” said Diane Hamer, Head of Business & Legal Affairs Content and Brand Protection for BBC Studios. “The relationship between IBCAP and BBC Studios enables both parties to collect evidence, share information, enhance detection, and implement comprehensive and coordinated strategies to disrupt piracy in the US”
“Acting as a coalition, rather than individually, has proven to be not only cost-effective, but also highly successful in reducing piracy of our members’ content, adds Chris Kuelling, Executive Director of IBCAP. “We welcome BBC Studios as our newest member and are thrilled to now have them as part of our coalition.”
Representing more than 150 TV channels from around the world, IBCAP is the leading alliance of international broadcasters organized to prevent the unauthorised streaming and illegal distribution of international TV content in the United States.