Just what is that annoying screen that pops up when you are loading software on your computer? The one that says "Please read the following agreement ... You must accept this agreement to install the software."

In the workplace, software piracy generally takes place in two forms: employees make copies of software and take them home, or extra copies are made for the office.

So what...everyone does it! That's the problem; everyone does it and businesses that knowingly or unknowingly duplicate software expose themselves to severe criminal and financial penalties. Penalties can include fines as high as $250,000 and/or jail time with sentences up to five years.

What should your company do about software piracy?