Digital Copyrights

and E-Commerce
 Digital copyrights
Copyright:-The legal right granted to an author, composer, publisher, or
distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a
literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. Abbreviated as (c) or ©.
 Digital copyright wording in on-line database

Categories of permissions/conditions/terms
• No downloading at all
• No electronic
• storage
• No copies or distribution, even internally
• No copies or distribution to third parties
Specific limitations on various types of
use (search results)
 Enforcing digital copyrights using technology
• Controlling access to copyrighted works
– Restrict access to the source of the work
–Restrict manipulation of file containing work
• Controlling server access
completely uncontrolled access
partially controlled access
completely controlled access
• Controlling document access
unique file format
s/w to prevent viewing / use of work without authorization
from info provider
access restriction thru encryption
• Controlling use of the work
hardware / software
• Authenticating the work
Digital signature
– the work being protected
– the DS algo used
– the key used
• Implementing electronic contracts (license)
– Authorship, copyright ownership, date of creation, last
modification, terms, conditions
– Customer should purchase a key
 E-Commerce framework

Common business services infrastructure

(security/authentication, electronic payment,
directories/catalogs)

The messaging & information distribution

infrastructure

Multimedia content & network publishing

infrastructure

The information superhighway infrastructure

(telecom, cable TV, wireless, Internet)

Public policy Technical standards for

legal & privacy electronic documents, multimedia
issues & n/w protocols
 E-commerce applications

• Supply chain management

• Video on demand
• Procurement & purchasing
• On-line marketing & advertising
• Home shopping