"Fair use"Is what we practice here.In fact it is becoming a popular movement.That is why we are beginning to relax our rules.Everybody should be able to backup what they own (purchased),by whatever means.
In fact game cracks/patches,and talk of it here, are now allowed(no direct links however).The manufacturers are making things increasingly difficult for us to back up things we purchased.They should be going after pirating factories that mass produce instead of putting the screws to the little guy(consumer).
Again...you are responsible for your actions in direct relationship to your country's laws.
Here in Canada I can backup stuff that I purchased.It is in the thousands of dollars by now.We purchase lots of movies, games for Xbox, Ps2, Gamecube, PC, etc.at retail stores.