Understanding the copyright laws and awareness of all types of copyrighted material are important as copyright owners fight against infringement. Interesting, technology is and will continue to be a key player in the policing of copyright offenders. Weatherford shares the following ways technology is currently being used:
• Locking up data by disabling the printing function and removing the cut, copy, and paste function
• Placing digital watermarks on an image the identify the source.
• Requiring a password from the copyright owner for users to gain access to copyrighted material
Awareness of copyright laws and the various copyright infringements-especially in light of possibilities available through the internet-is very important in combating violations. Additionally, individuals must realize that technology will continue to be an effective toll in policing copyright violators.