DRM in the Law

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Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a touchy issue in tech law in terms of both software and hardware, and should be re-evaluated.

  • Intro Paragraph
    • Talk about dynamic between hardware and software, especially now with upgradeable firmwares and "App" marketplaces.
    • Do you actually own your device?
    • Everything digital, harder to determine ownership and curtail piracy and file sharing
  • Define DRM
    • Technical Definitions
    • Types: Protected Mp3s, Sony Rootkit, Starforce in games.
    • Pros/Cons
  • Circumvention?
    • Hacking DRM
    • True ownership?
  • Cases:
    • ALA v. FCC (Broadcast Flag ruling)
      • Details
      • Facts
      • Opinion
      • Analysis
    • EFF: Jailbreaking
      • Details
      • Facts
      • Opinion
      • Analysis
  • Laws:
    • DMCA
      • What is it?
      • Impact
      • Evolution
        • Section 1201
    • Consumer Rights?
      • Impact
  • International Cases:
    • Brazil and Fair Use
  • Wrap up
    • Profound truth about the tech world