Security and privacy in digital rights management

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The ACM Workshop on Security and Privacy in Digital Rights Management is the first scientific workshop dedicated solely to this topic, held in conjunction with the Eighth ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security in Philadelphia on November 5, 2001. Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology aims to provide comprehensive solutions for the digital distribution of electronic goods, emphasizing the necessity of robust security and privacy features. The workshop received 50 submissions, a notable achievement for a first-time event, from which 15 papers were selected for presentation. These papers explore a wide range of techniques, including cryptography, system architecture, and the cryptanalysis of existing DRM systems. Notably, three papers focus on software tamper resistance, a relatively underexplored area in scientific literature. Another paper discusses the renewability of security measures, highlighting its significance in DRM systems. Additionally, three papers delve into the economic and legal dimensions of digital distribution, emphasizing that technical security measures must consider the broader context of legal enforcement and business models they are intended to support. This intersection of technology, law, and economics is crucial for effective deployment of security and anti-piracy measures.