Digital Content
/ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈkɒntɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Data or material in digital form protected by intellectual property laws, including software, media, and text, distributed electronically.
The licensing agreement restricts unauthorized use of the digital content.
- (n.) Information or work provided through electronic platforms, subject to digital rights management and terms of use.
Users must comply with the terms of use regarding digital content on the website.
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- digital content
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Commentary
Legal treatment of digital content often hinges on its classification under intellectual property law and the application of digital rights management mechanisms.
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