multi collection 10 Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) :mad: PS3 illegal usb :mad: Hi bidorbuy, do some action right now. Other PS3 Accessories - PS3JailBreak2 for sale in East London (ID:27309872) Other PS3 Accessories - PS3Break USB Dongle for sale in Cape Town (ID:27249831) Other PS3 Accessories - PS3 Break (Jailbreak) V1.1 Fully Upgradable Firmware (Low Price) for sale in Johannesburg (ID:27327295) Other PS3 Accessories - PS3 Break ORIGINAL PS3 Modchip - PIC VERSION - PS Jailbreak device FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR DOOR!! was sold for R420.00 on 13 Oct at 22:26 by nman in Johannesburg (ID:26893481) Other PS3 Accessories - PS3 USB Yes Revolution Adapter for sale in Port Elizabeth (ID:27001551) Other PS3 Accessories - Original PS3 Break V1.1 ( USB PS3 Jailbreak Device ) ** Latest Version ** FREE DELIVERY ** for sale in Vanderbijlpark (ID:27325580) Other PS3 Accessories - PS3 Jailbreak USB Device with ATMEL Chip ** FREE DELIVERY ** BRAND NEW ** for sale in Vanderbijlpark (ID:27325574) Other PS3 Accessories - PS3 Break V1.1 + BUNDLED DISK [FREE SHIPPING IN SOUTH AFRICA] for sale in Cape Town (ID:26724669) Listing illegal items. Please kindly remove these items immediately PS3 Break USB - JailBreak is against the ECT Act which specifies that all devices that will circumvent a security feature or bypass build-in security measures of Playstations is a contravention of the Act. Edited October 13, 2010 by multi collection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 8 Posted October 13, 2010 PS3 Break USB - JailBreak is against the ECT Act which specifies that all devices that will circumvent a security feature or bypass build-in security measures of Playstations is a contravention of the Act. Hi multi collection, Good explanation you have there. Hope this was fast enough. :wink: Regards Andries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brands online 10 Posted October 13, 2010 even at this late hour at least one armed response service goes beyond expectation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kebs 15 Posted October 14, 2010 My apologies for the PS3 break - it was legal when I listed it & removed it as soon as I received the notification. However, multi collection, please do not assume the high road - I viewed your PS3 break that you had listed & is now deleted.. Item deleted. I have been keeping a close eye on everyone selling these so that I could remove it when Sony won the court case, which I assumed they would, so your item is still under my viewed items... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 14, 2010 Oh' Boy! I see so much problems for sellers with this new ECT. I just read through it and the parts that I do understand (I am intellectually challenged :razz:) is quite strict with lots of little rules and regulations. I can't help but wonder if it's just another way for SARS to track our income :wondering: I am sure buyers will feel more at ease which might encourage e-commerce in S.A but the sellers will have to step up or step down with most of us having our own websites offering goods and services :rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigv1978 10 Posted October 14, 2010 Hi So if the PS3 jail breaks are illegal are the modchips for wii's also illegal as there are plently sold on BOB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kebs 15 Posted October 14, 2010 I don't think the modchips are illegal - it's only Sony that has taken the makers of all the various PS3 breaks to court to get a restraining order.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allyjhb 10 Posted October 14, 2010 PS3 Break USB - JailBreak is against the ECT Act which specifies that all devices that will circumvent a security feature or bypass build-in security measures of Playstations is a contravention of the Act. I don't know which ECT act you're referring to but if you are referring to the ECT Act of 2002 there is no provision in regards to security features. The act applies to Electronic Communications and Transactions - it doesn't cover electronic goods. I don't think the modchips are illegal - it's only Sony that has taken the makers of all the various PS3 breaks to court to get a restraining order.. The only legal precedent currently worldwide is in Australia currently - and since their courts have no jurisdiction over SA they are not technically illegal. Suffice to say that doesnt stop Sony SA from suing companies in South Africa distributing these goods however I'm not aware of any law in SA at this moment that covers security feature circumvention to privately owned electronics devices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 8 Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) I don't know which ECT act you're referring to but if you are referring to the ECT Act of 2002 there is no provision in regards to security features. The act applies to Electronic Communications and Transactions - it doesn't cover electronic goods. The only legal precedent currently worldwide is in Australia currently - and since their courts have no jurisdiction over SA they are not technically illegal. Suffice to say that doesnt stop Sony SA from suing companies in South Africa distributing these goods however I'm not aware of any law in SA at this moment that covers security feature circumvention to privately owned electronics devices. Hi allyjhb, The ECT Act of 2002 defines data as : "data" means electronic representations of information in any form (representations = A creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something) and this is what Section 86 covers : Unauthorised access to, interception of or interference with data 86. (1) Subject to the Interception and Monitoring Prohibition Act, 1992 (Act No. 127 of 1992), a person who intentionally accesses or intercepts any data without authority or permission to do so, is guilty of an offence. (2) A person who intentionally and without authority to do so, interferes with data in a way which causes such data to be modified, destroyed or otherwise rendered ineffective, is guilty of an offence. (3) A person who unlawfully produces, sells, offers to sell, procures for use, designs, adapts for use, distributes or possesses any device, including a computer program or a component, which is designed primarily to overcome security measures for the protection of data, or performs any of those acts with regard to a password, access code or any other similar kind of data with the intent to unlawfully utilise such item to contravene this section, is guilty of an offence. (4) A person who utilises any device or computer program mentioned in subsection (3) in order to unlawfully overcome security measures designed to protect such data or access thereto, is guilty of an offence. (5) A person who commits any act described in this section with the intent to interfere with access to an information system so as to constitute a denial, including a partial denial, of service to legitimate users is guilty of an offence. Edited October 14, 2010 by admin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 14, 2010 English please Admin... for us not-so-intellectual :huh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 8 Posted October 14, 2010 Hi MediaTech, I have no idea what it means, just copied and pasted :whistling: The short of it is that the jail break chips/sticks/software etc. is illegal because it overcomes security measures put in place for the protection of data, making the consoles able to bypass the security check to see if the cd/dvd is original. These items are closely monitored and reported by SAFACT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 14, 2010 Ahhhh :huh: Now that is something I do understand. Thanx again Admin :razz: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigv1978 10 Posted October 14, 2010 Hi MediaTech, I have no idea what it means, just copied and pasted :whistling: The short of it is that the jail break chips/sticks/software etc. is illegal because it overcomes security measures put in place for the protection of data, making the consoles able to bypass the security check to see if the cd/dvd is original. These items are closely monitored and reported by SAFACT. Does this include the modchips for Wii's, cause I am in the process of placing an order to list on BOB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 8 Posted October 14, 2010 Hi bigv1978, I suggest that you contact SAFACT to get information on the legality of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigv1978 10 Posted October 14, 2010 @ admin. Thanks but I think I will not even bother with the modchips as thier soul purpose is to let someone play copied games, which in turn will make it illegal so sooner or later I gather there will be issues and i really dont want to get stuck with stock that I can't sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites