Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Business Software Alliance
     
         The BSA was created by {Microsoft} in 1988 in an
        attempt to combat {software theft}.  The alliance includes the
        majority of leading software publishers including {Novell},
        {Symantec}, and {Autodesk} and is actively campaigning in over
        65 countries.
     
        The BSA operates a three-pronged approach: 1. Lobbying to
        strengthen copyright laws and co-operation with law
        enforcement agencies.  2. Educating the public through
        marketing, roadshows, etc.  3. Bringing legal actions against
        counterfeiters.  BSA's aims are the same as the {Federation
        Against Software Theft} but it is not limited to the UK.
     
        In December 1990 the BSA obtained the first legal order in the
        UK which allowed a surprise search on a company's offices for
        suspected copyright infringement.
     
        {Home (http://www.bsa.org/bsa)}.
     
        UK Office: Business Software Alliance, 1st Floor, Leaconfield
        House, Curzon Street, London W1Y 8AS, United Kingdom.
     
        See also {software audit}.
     
        (1996-05-19)