However, the legality of such collections is often questionable. Many items found in "Mega Packs" or "SiteRips" are protected by copyright laws, which prohibit unauthorized copying and distribution of content. The years mentioned ("2002 - 2011") coincide with a period of significant growth in digital sharing and the rise of peer-to-peer networks, torrent sites, and other platforms for file sharing. During this time, the music and film industries, in particular, have been vocal about the challenges posed by piracy and have undertaken various efforts to combat it.