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Digital Rights Management

Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to technologies and practices used to control the use, modification, and distribution of digital content, ensuring that copyright and intellectual property rights are protected.

intermediate
3 hours
Information Technology
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Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a crucial aspect of the digital content landscape, designed to protect the rights of creators and publishers. By using various technologies such as encryption and watermarking, DRM helps prevent unauthorized access and distribution of digital works. However, it als...

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Key Terms

Copyright
Legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.

Example: Authors have copyright over their books.

Encryption
The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

Example: Streaming services use encryption to protect content.

Watermarking
A technique used to embed information into a digital signal to identify the owner.

Example: E-books often have watermarks to indicate ownership.

Access Control
Methods used to restrict access to digital content based on user permissions.

Example: Subscription services use access control to limit content availability.

Fair Use
A legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission.

Example: Using a short clip of a movie for commentary may qualify as fair use.

Licensing
The permission granted by the copyright holder to use their work under specified conditions.

Example: Software often requires a license to use.

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Study of laws that protect creators' rights over their works.
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Cybersecurity
Understanding the protection of internet-connected systems from cyber threats.
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Key Concepts

Copyright ProtectionContent DistributionUser Access ControlDigital Licensing