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Digital Rights Management: Technologies, Application Areas, and Governance

In: Handbook of Media and Communication Economics

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  • Tassilo Pellegrini

    (St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences)

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Digital rights management (DRM) systems play a pivotal role in contemporary IT infrastructures for media production, working in tandem with content and distribution management systems. However, their significance and purpose are subject to controversy, owing to intricate economic and cultural policy considerations. While some perceive DRM as a legitimate and potent tool for curbing copyright violations and bolstering digital business models, others view it as an instrument that can unduly stifle cultural diversity, erode consumer sovereignty, and undermine the free flow of information. Striking a harmonious balance in the utilization of DRM technologies, especially as they integrate into digital content- and service-centric business models, is imperative. It is worth highlighting that as streaming, cloud computing, and the processing of distributed data gain greater prominence, the demand for effective DRM systems is poised to rise. Nonetheless, the emphasis on strict regulatory mechanisms may diminish, giving way to more nuanced and accommodating approaches to rights enforcement.

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  • Tassilo Pellegrini, 2024. "Digital Rights Management: Technologies, Application Areas, and Governance," Springer Books, in: Jan Krone & Tassilo Pellegrini (ed.), Handbook of Media and Communication Economics, pages 357-373, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-658-39909-2_79
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-39909-2_79
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