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Which copy protection techniques are available for digital material?


Suppose a website offers the following resources for premium users:

  • PDF Files
  • Video Files
  • Presentations (e.g. .ppt files)

Which protection techniques are available to prevent (slow down) the user to copy and re-distribute these resources?


Solution

  • PDF - password protection

    Video files - DRM (unable to play without license file)

    Presentations? No idea.

    Most these techniques are also sure techniques to repel normal users from your site.