Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to technologies and code used to protect copyrighted digital content from unauthorized access, copying, or distribution. DRM is often added to digital media like software, e-books, music, and video to control how consumers can use that content.
Some examples of what DRM can do when implemented in code include:
The goal of DRM is to prevent piracy and protect intellectual property, but it has also sparked debates about the balance between consumer rights and copyright protection.