[HalibetLector]

I'm confused - A large part of the discussion here is around the legality of deduping and "infringing" files. I was under the impression that files themselves don't violate copyright - people do. As a result, there will never be a way to accurately determine who can download a particular file. Or am I missing something?

If I own a copy of the DVD and want to download a dvdrip, am I commiting copyright infringement? Is the file, in and of itself, an illegal file? or is the act of downloading said file illegal?

(and to short circuit the 'you should rip your dvd yourself' discussion, it's quicker to download and the end result is the same)

[clark-kent]

Downloading it or distributing the file is considered illegal activity. It doesn't matter if you own legit copies of the same file.

[vidarh]

Depends on the jurisdiction, especially whether or not they have provisions for backups or other personal use.

[tripa]

Sources, details or IANAL please?