Hatobi: 12 years of existence, 14 million warnings and 517 judgments

Before joining the Superior Council of Audio-Visual, Hatobi has been evaluating its performance since its inception in 2009. Although statistically normal, the Commission’s action satisfies it.

After 12 years of operation, Hatobi takes part, but does not really notice its statistics. The French free public authority, created by the 2009 “Creation and Internet” Act, sent only 14 million alerts to Internet users who illegally downloaded music, movies, games or software one day. As a result of these warnings 6994 files were sent to trial, and in 2021 517 judgments were handed down with an average fine of 290. This is slightly higher than the previous year, and the average fine was 0 270.

We must admit that we are far from the 10,000 warning emails and 1,000 daily suspension results mentioned in December 2009. Next Impact. Despite these discourse figures, Hatobi seems to have been satisfied with it “Graduation Answer” And again after a first warning indicates a significant decline.

“As a result of sending the first and second recommendation, the educational phase will be very effective in reminding subscribers of the penalties that can be incurred if repeated illegal behavior is found., She explains. At each stage of the process, approximately 75% of subscribers receive one or the other referral, which is not repeated for the next six and twelve months, respectively.

The rise of streaming services has changed the game

More than two-thirds of Internet users have reduced their illegal consumption of content after the first warning, while half say they have returned to paid services. But who is the egg or the chicken? As Hatobi welcomes, the number of Internet users who download files illegally using peer-to-peer networks has increased from 8.3 million to 3 million in ten years, while the number of subscribers to legal streaming services (music, video, video games). ) Really exploded.

These offers services that provide access to millions of music works and thousands of video game jobs in just a few clicks, at very affordable prices for consumers, ranging from € 5 to € 15 per month. Not to mention the evolution of illegal practices, which have allowed for streaming and live downloading, not to mention pirate IPTV services that often provide access to movies – in addition to online television. Series.

Keep in mind that Hatobi will soon disappear, instead of a new entity called the Audiovisual and Digital Communications Regulatory Authority (ARCOM). This future executive power is the result of a planned merger between the Superior Audiovisual Council (CSA) and Hatobi.