Digital Content Distribution and Copyright Protection in the Twenty-First Century: Reconciling Accessibility with Intellectual Property Rights
The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed the creation, distribution, and consumption of copyrighted works. While digital platforms have expanded access to information and creative content on an unprecedented scale, they have also intensified concerns relating to piracy, unauthorised reproduction, and intellectual property infringement. This article examines the evolving relationship between digital content distribution and copyright protection, analyses the adequacy of existing legal frameworks, and explores how modern copyright systems can balance public access with creators' legitimate rights in an increasingly interconnected digital economy.
