No, pirating movies in Peru violates copyright laws under the Decreto Legislativo N° 822 (Law on Copyright) and Decreto Legislativo N° 1075 (Enforcement Regulations), which align with international treaties like the WIPO Copyright Treaty. The Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (INDECOPI) actively monitors and penalizes infringement, with fines up to 180 UIT (S/ 972,000 in 2024) and potential criminal charges under Código Penal Artículo 219 for large-scale distribution. Recent 2026 amendments to the Ley de Cine further criminalize unauthorized streaming platforms, imposing ISP-blocking measures.
Key Regulations for Pirating Movies in Peru
- Copyright Infringement: Distributing or reproducing copyrighted films without authorization violates Decreto Legislativo N° 822, triggering civil and administrative penalties enforced by INDECOPI.
- Criminal Liability: Under Código Penal Artículo 219, unauthorized reproduction or public distribution of films exceeding 100 units may lead to imprisonment (2–6 years) and asset seizures.
- ISP Enforcement: The 2026 Ley de Cine amendments empower the Ministerio de Cultura and OSIPTEL to order ISPs to block access to infringing streaming sites within 48 hours of INDECOPI’s determination.