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A Global Coalition That Detects, Deters, and Dismantles Digital Piracy

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world’s only anti-piracy coalition powered by the Motion Picture Association’s over 100-year legacy of advocacy for the entertainment industry. We protect the digital ecosystem by shutting down the most notorious digital piracy networks.

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January 29, 2026

ACE Applauds Coordinated Global Law-Enforcement Action Against Industrial-Scale Illegal IPTV Ring

LOS ANGELES – The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s leading antipiracy coalition, applauds the success of Operation…

January 28, 2026

Fourth Sim Lim Square Retailer Imprisoned for Selling Illegal Streaming Devices

SINGAPORE – A Sim Lim Square retailer has been sentenced for selling illegal streaming devices (ISDs) that provided unlawful access…

December 18, 2025

MPA and Mexico’s Patent and Copyright Office Sign MOU to Strengthen Anti-Piracy Collaboration in Latin America

LOS ANGELES – The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA), together with the Alliance…

ACE’s Work Matters

To the economy

$0B

Loss to the US Economy Annually

To workers

0K+

Jobs lost due to Digital piracy annually

To consumers

0+

Illegal Sites are taken down daily

Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce/NERA Economic Consulting study.

Our Members

The world’s leading studios, broadcasters, sports associations and entertainment networks are ACE members. Together, we are a global force united in the fight against digital piracy.

amazon
Channel 5
fox
Hulu

OUR THREE STRATEGIC PILLARS

ACE’s global success is driven by a three-pronged approach to fighting piracy:

We collect, share, and leverage intelligence using leading-edge technology to drive impactful enforcement actions.

We educate consumers on the dangers of piracy, like identity theft and malware, and find new ways to disrupt the criminal enterprises behind the world’s most notorious piracy operations.

A core part of our work is an agile and effective enforcement strategy. With focus and precision, we shut down the world’s most complex criminal operations.

Read The Latest Studies on Digital Piracy

ACE collaborates with researchers around the world to identify digital piracy trends and their impact on content creators, local and worldwide economies, and consumers. Click on the research reports below to learn more.

Malware in APAC Region, July 2025

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