Published Online:April 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Law Review
Product Type:Article
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Author Name:Aparna and Paritosh Awasthi
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Subject/Domain:Law
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Pages:10
Technological advancements have made it easier to access, reproduce, and share digital media content. But this invariably brings new challenges too, and one of them is digital piracy. Digital piracy is the act of illegal and unauthorized copying, downloading, and sharing of content via online platforms. It not only results in unauthorized distribution of the content, but also hurts the prospects of the producers of such contents who could create a legitimate business model and sell their contents. This study delves into the multifaceted realm of digital piracy and examines the role and liabilities of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). It also discusses the provisions relating to digital piracy in India, primarily under the Copyrights Act, 1957, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the formidable challenges associated with enforcing copyright laws in the digital realm
The era of digital technology has brought the entire world to our fingertips, making it easier for us to access, reproduce, and share digital media content. This new era has also brought a significant transformation to the way we consume content. However, as Devarhubli and Tomar (2021) reported, with numerous advantages, the digital revolution has also brought substantial challenges, one of which is digital piracy, also called Internet piracy or online piracy, which is causing immense harm to artists, producers, and other copyright creators or owners.