Brief on Digital Rights Management

Digital rights management solutions are for copyright protection  of digital media.The function of DRM solutions is to prevent unauthorized redistribution of digital media post sale and restrict the ways in which consumers can copy content.

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DRM solutions were developed in response to the rapid increase in online piracy of digital contents through peer-to-peer networks and applications. DRM solutions embed a lock (code) that prevents copying, specifies a time period in which the content can be accessed or limits the number of devices the media can be installed on, etc.

Type of organization needing such solution

Computing hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders, Media and broadcast companies, internet (gaming and music) industries, and individuals with the intent to control the use of digital content and devices after sale.

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Key drivers for adoption

  • Trusted software / technology / methodology.
  • Vulnerabilities in the solution.
  • Compatibility and Cost.

Compliance, regulations and standards that make the solution mandatory

No, there are no, regulations and standards that make the solution mandatory

Top technology trends for the above domain

  • Limited install activations
  • Persistent online authentication
  • Software tampering
  • Metadata
  • Watermarks

- By Pratap Kumar Singh, President - IT, Ibibo Web Private Ltd.

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