The Department of Canadian Heritage recently released the first part of a study on Technological Protection Measures (TPMs). The study discusses a variety of policy considerations associated with the use of TPMs as a means of applying the law of copyright in digital environments. Specifically, the study outlines recent trends in the development of TPMs, details several TPMs that control access to work and the use of works, and discusses the circumvention of TPMs. Digital Rights Management Systems (DRMs) and policy implications are also summarized. Finally, the study forecasts the future of TPMs. The second part of the study will investigate the legal protection of TPMs.
For a copy of the first part of the study, visit:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1E722224
Summary by: Kiran Sah
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