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The person breaking the law would receive a fine (in the US, $750-$30,000), or in extreme cases, jail time (in the US, up to 5 years; in the UK, up to 10 years).

The person infringed upon would suffer loss of income, which might be negligible to a large company, but can have a huge negative impact on individuals.

In the long term, this loss of income can mean creators can no longer afford to create for a living, which leads to less choice for the consumer.

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