Digital Rights Management (DRM)
What is Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
Digital Rights Management is a set of technologies and protocols used to control the use, modification, and distribution of copyrighted digital content. It ensures that only authorized users can access or share digital products like software, music, and videos.
Why It Matters
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It protects the intellectual property of creators and businesses from unauthorized copying and piracy.
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DRM allows for flexible licensing models, such as rentals or subscription based access.
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It helps maintain the value of digital goods by preventing unlimited free distribution.
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Merchants use it to ensure that customers comply with the terms of service for digital products.
