DRM Last modified: Thursday, February 01, 2007
Short for digital rights management, a system for protecting the copyrights of data circulated via the Internet or other digital media by enabling secure distribution and/or disabling illegal distribution of the data. Typically, a DRM system protects intellectual property by either encrypting the data so that it can only be accessed by authorized users or marking the content with a digital watermark or similar method so that the content can not be freely distributed. Also see SSL: Your Key to E-commerce Security in Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" section.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about DRM . Also check out the following links! DRM and Privacy  News and comprehensive resources from the Electronic Privacy Information Center. DRM Architectures  In designing and implementing DRM systems, there are two critical architectures to consider: functional architecture and information architecture. DRM Watch  Analysis of digital rights management technology. DRM From Microsoft This page from Microsoft offers information on DRM technologies that Microsoft uses, tutorials and technical explanations. Will a Foolproof DRM Solution Please Stand Up? It's digital rights management, and if you've been following the Napsterization of all things content on the Web, you know it's importance has come to the fore more now than ever. (2001)	Computer Law Digital Photography Digital Rights Management (DRM) Encryption Ethics Security Video AHRA broadcast flag copy protection digital watermark DMCA encryption Product Activation software piracy Give Us Your Feedback Shopping DRM Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Microphones 4 Model Matches Personal Care 1 Store Offers Musical Instruments 3 Store Offers Garden 0 Store Offers Cartridges and Toners 0 Store Offers