Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to a set of technologies used to control how digital content is used and distributed. It helps protect the rights of creators and publishers by preventing unauthorized copying, sharing, or modification of their work. Commonly applied to music, movies, e-books, and software, DRM ensures that users can only access content under specific conditions set by the rights holders.
DRM can take various forms, such as encryption, licensing agreements, and digital watermarks. While it aims to safeguard intellectual property, it can also limit user freedoms, such as the ability to transfer purchased content between devices. This balance between protection and accessibility remains a topic of debate in the digital age.