This means you can enjoy premium content from Africa’s best storyteller securely, without compromising your privacy or safety. Risks of piracy Digital piracy is a growing global issue. It has been estimated that the size of this underworld industry will reach $125 billion by 2028, with movies and TV shows representing a massive 92% of video piracy demand. As Africa’s leading provider of video content, MultiChoice has a major role to play in fighting piracy. Content theft affects the entire entertainment industry, leading to revenue losses that destroy content-sector jobs, hurt creativity, and lead to less choice for viewers. Content pirates are also often part of organised-crime networks, and use their pirate platforms to commit financial fraud, steal identities or install malware on user devices. At MultiChoice, we take your security seriously. We only carry legitimate, licensed, fully paid-for content. We work with partners like cybersecurity firm Irdeto to ensure the integrity of our platforms, and we protect your information using state-of-the-art security features.
Protection methods Our platforms use cutting-edge encryption to protect your personal data and payment information. MultiChoice adheres to the highest global security standards to prevent unauthorised access and to protect user details – whether you're watching the latest blockbuster or tuning into live sports. AI technology is now able to scour the web and detect any content that is similar to copyrighted MultiChoice material. Automated tracing can then track down the perpetrators of content piracy, to get them to desist or even have them arrested. MultiChoice has specialised anti-piracy teams working around the clock to detect and disrupt piracy networks. We collaborate with global industry leaders to identify pirated content and take immediate action. We issue take-down notices to sites carrying stolen content and we work with law enforcement to protect our customers and ensure that they have access to secure, premium entertainment. Subscriber payments are processed through trusted, industry-compliant and data-secure gateways like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. This ensures that your financial information is never compromised, and you can enjoy your favourite shows with full peace of mind. Education is also key in the fight against piracy.
