Addressing Security Challenges in Copyright Management Applications: The Blockchain Perspective

Nour El Madhoun, Badis Hammi, Saad El Jaouhari, Djamel Mesbah, Elsi Ahmadieh

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Abstract

Today, the field of copyright management faces several security vulnerabilities, making it a target for various types of rights violations, including piracy and unauthorized use of creative works. In this context, blockchain technology has emerged as a robust solution in this sector as it offers enhanced security, trust for creators, and increased transparency. In this paper, we first present an overview of four main applications in the field of copyright management: (1) management of licenses and royalties, (2) market for artworks, (3) registration and protection of works, and (4) proof of anteriority. We then analyze in details the critical security vulnerabilities of these applications. Subsequently, we explain how blockchain technology can be used to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Finally, we discuss possible methods of preventing common blockchain-based attacks in these copyright management applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages169-182
Number of pages14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies
Volume204
ISSN (Print)2367-4512
ISSN (Electronic)2367-4520

Keywords

  • Artwork
  • Attack
  • Blockchain Technology
  • Copyright
  • NFT
  • Proof of Anteriority
  • Proof of Ownership
  • Royalties
  • Security

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