copy protection

noun

Computers.

1. a routine that is included in a program by its publisher to prevent the software from being duplicated except for a single backup copy.

Other Word Forms

• copy-protected adjective

Example Sentences

It would almost certainly extend an existing copy protection scheme to stop non-NFT owners from pirating its books.

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This morning, the office submitted new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which bars breaking software copy protection.

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Amazon’s storefront sold MP3 files without digital-rights management copy protection, and it was the first DRM-free music store to offer music from all four major labels.

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Apple has alleged that Corellium circumvented its authentication server and secure boot chain, among other measures, violating the DMCA’s ban on circumventing copy protection measures.

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But there are also several legal exceptions to Section 1201, including breaking copy protection for educational use and accessibility purposes.

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