Blockchain Technology in Copyright

Legal Concept ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 148-152
Author(s):  
Anastasia Ponomarchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Intellectual Activity ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Information Transparency ◽  
New Era ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Copyright Information ◽  
Foreign Countries

Introduction: the paper examines the potential of blockchain technology and blockchain-based smart contracts in respect of copyright. Copyright has long been secured through technical means, in particular, through digital rights management. With the advent of blockchain technology, a new era is expected in the field of administration and enforcement of copyright using computer code, therefore, the author sets the goal of investigating the essence and capabilities of blockchain technology. Methods: the methodological framework for the study is a set of methods of scientific cognition, among which the main ones are the methods of consistency and analysis. Results: based on the analysis of the experience of foreign countries, the essence of blockchain technology and the smart contract is investigated. The paper presents the recommendations on the use of blockchain technology as a form of regulatory ordering, which can express public and private goals. Conclusions: as a result of the study, the role of blockchain as one of the methods of copyright protection and its potential is identified, and also how blockchain technology can affect the ways of distributing copyrighted content in the digital world is considered. It is established that such a technology can provide an unprecedented level of access to copyright information, transparency, and traceability of its subsequent changes. The instant receipt of remuneration and the availability of the technical possibility of sovereign ownership of the produced digital content are attractive to copyright holders. Blockchain technology has gained universal attention as a developing information security system and over the years will become a powerful component of protecting the results of intellectual activity.

scholarly journals COPYRIGHT PROTECTION USING BLOCKCHAIN

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (92) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
G.Yu. Tereshchenko ◽  
I. V. Kyrychenko ◽  
N. V. Bilous
Keyword(s):  
Copyright Protection ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Smart Contracts ◽  
New Era ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Capacity To Act ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Technological Means

This article examines the potential and limitations of blockchain technology and  lockchain-based smart contracts in relation to copyright. Copyright has long been enforced through technological means, specifically Digital Rights Management. With the emergence of blockchains, many are now predicting a new era regarding the administration and enforcement of copyright through computer code. The article introduces the technology and related potential and limitations while stressing its capacity to act as a form of normative ordering that can express public or private objectives.

Blockchain technologies and their application in governmentadministration

2019 ◽  
pp. 182-190
Author(s):  
Myroslav Kosіak ◽  
Inna Kosіak
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Property Insurance ◽  
Data Registration ◽  
State Management ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
The Government ◽  
Historical Comparative ◽  
Methods Analytical

The purpose of the article. The article considers the Blockchain technology asan innovative tool. In particular, the essence and background of the developmentof blocks, the principles and specifics of the functioning of the system, as well asthe scheme of its work, are determined. The article presents the prospects forusingdistributed registry technologies (blockchain) in various socioeconomic spheresrelated to state administration. Provided examples and forecasts of the use ofblockchain technologies in the provision of state and municipal services forindividuals and legal entities in the following areas: formation of a unified registercontaining the history of the placement of the state, municipal order, as well asprocurement of corporations with state participation and / or control; registers ofdocuments (diplomas, certificates, lost and disavowed passports, policies for movableand immovable property insurance, health, etc.); database of court decisions andexecutive proceedings; public participation portals for citizens of Ukraine district- city – country. The fact that the blockchain technology is, first of all, theprinciples, and not the only possible way of implementing them, allows us to counton maximum openness and multivariate application in a dynamically changingchanging«digital world». Methodology. The research methodology is to use a combinationof methods: analytical, historical, comparative. The scientific novelty. The priorityof state blockchain systems introduction in stationary and distant voting, distributeddocument circulation, medical data registration, land resources registration,electronic auctions (auctions) in Ukraine was grounded. Conclusions. Already today,blockchain systems can change the role and participation of citizens in the conductof the state-management process, by raising the responsibility level, from thetransparent will expression in the elections to regulating the government serviceactivity in the society’s digitization conditions. The main advantages blockchainsystems using by public authorities that will increase the level of citizens trust todigital technologies using in general, namely: reliability and reliability of datastorage, transparency of transactions and virtually absolute protection of informationfrom distortion and unauthorized removal (relocation), are determined. In furtherscientific research it is proposed to consider the promising areas of the blockchaindigital technology usage: service activities of public authorities, legal proceedings,property rights management, implementation of migration control, verification ofgoods and services, registration of data on passing qualifying tests, patenting,intellectual property, digital identification, logistics , taxation, accounting ofbudget funds movement.

Tendencies of development of modern innovative technologies and the digital economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
S. M. Doguchaeva
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The era of digital transformation provides the opportunity for leading companies to change priorities - to begin to take care of the support environment using innovative technologies and become a leading creative platform open for innovation. The successful development of the digital world, the blockchain technology, the Internet of things – the mechanism which will change the financial world. 

scholarly journals Blockchain-Based Multimedia Content Protection: Review and Open Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Amna Qureshi ◽  
David Megías Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Copyright Protection ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multimedia Content ◽  
Content Protection ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Multimedia Content Protection

In this paper, we provide a holistic survey of multimedia content protection applications in which blockchain technology is being used. A taxonomy is developed to classify these applications with reference to the technical aspects of blockchain technology, content protection techniques, namely, encryption, digital rights management, digital watermarking and fingerprinting (or transaction tracking), and performance criteria. The study of the literature reveals that there is currently no complete and systematic taxonomy dedicated to blockchain-based copyright protection applications. Moreover, the number of successfully developed blockchain-based content protection systems is very low. This points towards a research gap. To fill this gap, we propose a taxonomy that integrates technical aspects and application knowledge and can guide the researchers towards the development of blockchain-based multimedia copyright protection systems. Furthermore, the paper discusses some technical challenges and outlines future research directions.

scholarly journals Blockchain-Based Application for Certification Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 488-492
Author(s):  
Jovan Karamachoski ◽  
Ninoslav Marina ◽  
Pavel Taskov
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Sustainable Technologies ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Smart Contract ◽  
Crucial Part

Blockchain technology will bring a disruption in plenty of industries and businesses. Recently it proved the robustness, immutability, auditability, in many crucial practical applications. The blockchain structure offers traceability of actions, alterations, alerts, which is an important property of a system needed for development of sustainable technologies. A crucial part of the blockchain technology regarding the optimization of the processes is the smart contract. It is a self-executable computer code, open and transparent, encoding the terms of a regular contract. It is able to automate the processes, thus decreasing the human-factor mistakes or counterfeits. In this paper, we are presenting the feasibility of the blockchain technology in the certification processes, with an application developed for university diploma certification. The example is easily transferable in other areas and business models such as logistics, supply chain management, or other segments where certification is essential.

Administrative Justice in a Digital World

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Henman
Keyword(s):  
Computer Code ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Administrative Discretion ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Organizational Governance ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Use Context ◽  
Software Code ◽  
Digital Algorithms ◽  
Administrative Justice

Using digital tools in administrative decision-making—from automation of relatively simple decisions to artificial intelligence judgements—both enhances and challenges the operation of administrative justice. By beginning with an understanding of digital algorithms as comprising computer code, digital data, and use context, this chapter highlights challenges for administrative justice in administrative discretion, data challenges, automating decisions and errors, information about administrative justice, appealability and accountability responsibility, and explainability. The chapter then examines legal, policy, and technological responses to strengthen administrative justice, including expanding digital rights, bolstering review rights via providing explanations and software code, and instituting organizational governance innovations and technical standards.

scholarly journals Home > All Content > Vol 47, No 2A (2016) States, Markets and Society – New Relationships for a New Development Era Cover Page Edited by: Melissa Leach December 2016 Volume 47 Issue 2A ‘How does change happen?’ and ‘How should change happen and how can it be enabled?’ are key questions analysed in this IDS Bulletin, drawing on the Institute of Development Studies’ reflections on States, Markets and Society as a theme of its 50th Anniversary year. The year generally, and this Bulletin issue specifically, looks back in order to look forward to future challenges and how to meet them. While the first part of this IDS Bulletin draws on a selection of archive articles to highlight key debates over the decades, the second part looks forward by drawing on contributions to IDS’ 50th Anniversary conference, which took place in July 2016. The roles and relationships of the public and private sectors and civil society have been central themes in analysis and action around the social, economic and political change that constitutes development. However, articles in this issue suggest that over-dominance of market forces over government, business and civil society accounts for many of today’s development challenges, and suggest a rebalancing of the current States–Markets–Society triad to give greater weight and influence to state and societal forces to those of the market. An agenda is also considered for new alliances and relationships, suggesting that cross-cutting themes and inter- and transdisciplinary approaches will be required – by international partnerships – to integrate high quality research with the knowledge of people working in state, business and civil society organisations, mobilising evidence for impact. In such ways, this IDS Bulletin charts some contours of a future map of development studies, in a new era. SUBSCRIBE FOR PRINT States, Markets and Society – Looking Back to Look Forward New Relationships for a New Development Era Melissa Leach ABSTRACT FULL ISSUE PDF Introduction: States, Markets and Society – Looking Back to Look Forward Melissa Leach DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.175 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Politics, Class and Development (Editorial) Robin Luckham DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.176 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE The Retreat of the State (Editorial) John Dearlove, Gordon White DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.177 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Alternatives in the Restructuring of State-Society Relations: Research Issues for Tropical Africa David Booth DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.178 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Towards a Political Analysis of Markets Gordon White DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.179 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Strengthening Civil Society in Africa: The Role of Foreign Political Aid Mark Robinson DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.180 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE No Path to Power: Civil Society, State Services, and the Poverty of City Women Hania Sholkamy DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.181 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE States or Markets – Twenty-five Years On Christopher Colclough DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.182 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Inequality and Exclusion in the New Era of Capital Violet Barasa DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.183 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Inclusive Innovation, Development and Policy: Four Key Themes Amrita Saha DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.184 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Consequences of Inequality for Sustainability Sunita Narain DOI: 10.19088/1968-2016.185 ABSTRACT PDFONLINE ARTICLE Accelerating Sustainability: The Variations of State, Market and Society Dynamics in Diverse Contexts

IDS Bulletin ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2A) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramy Lofty Hannah
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
50Th Anniversary ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
New Era ◽  
Civil Society Organisations ◽  
New Development ◽  
Looking Back

Digital Rights Management Metadata and Standards

2011 ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
Jo Anne Cote ◽  
Eun G. Park
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Identity Theft ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Security Breaches ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Computer Crimes ◽  
Open Mobile Alliance ◽  
Privacy And Confidentiality

In the digital world, several ways to organize and describe digital rights management (DRM) have been developed to enforce fairness and transparency in business trades. Metadata is beginning to serve this purpose as it attempts to address property rights, licensing, privacy, and confidentiality issues in a manner that ideally renders information or content easily accessible over a variety of platforms (Koenen, 2001). With the rise of security breaches and computer crimes such as identity theft, DRM is increasingly an issue for creators, content owners, purveyors, and consumers of all sorts of digital materials. This article defines what DRM is and explains how it is implemented into description and assessment in practical metadata schemes. DRM components are discussed, in particular those related to identification and rights expression. The two commonly used standards of describing DRM are discussed with Open Mobile Alliance and MPEG-21 (Rosenblatt, 2005). Issues and problems of metadata in DRM are also discussed for future implications.

Blockchain Technology and Its Uses in the Tourism Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-42
Author(s):  
Yunus Topsakal
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The public and private sectors will undergo a significant transformation with the use of blockchain technology, and this potential of blockchain technology will be influential in all areas of life. In addition, blockchain technology can help ease the integration of the Internet of Things, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence applications. The question of how such a technology that is in the process of development will be applied in areas such as taxation, notary operations, and banking, arises simultaneously. Studies related to blockchain technology have mainly been carried out in the fields of finance, logistics, banking, and education. However, there is a paucity of studies on blockchain technology in the tourism industry which has an important role in the global economy. Therefore, the potential of using blockchain technology in the tourism industry is evaluated in this chapter. For this purpose, the features, advantages, and disadvantages of blockchain technology are explained. The potential uses of blockchain technology in the tourism industry are then discussed.

scholarly journals SABlockFL: a blockchain-based smart agent system architecture and its application in federated learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-147
Author(s):  
Zhizhao Zhang ◽  
Tianzhi Yang ◽  
Yuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
System Architecture ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Privacy Preserving ◽  
Agent System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Era ◽  
Agent Model ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Smart Contract

Purpose The purpose of this work is to bridge FL and blockchain technology through designing a blockchain-based smart agent system architecture and applying in FL. and blockchain technology through designing a blockchain-based smart agent system architecture and applying in FL. FL is an emerging collaborative machine learning technique that trains a model across multiple devices or servers holding private data samples without exchanging their data. The locally trained results are aggregated by a centralized server in a privacy-preserving way. However, there is an assumption where the centralized server is trustworthy, which is impractical. Fortunately, blockchain technology has opened a new era of data exchange among trustless strangers because of its decentralized architecture and cryptography-supported techniques. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the author proposes a novel design of a smart agent inspired by the smart contract concept. Specifically, based on the proposed smart agent, a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving and fair deep learning blockchain-FL framework is designed, where the agent network is consistent with the blockchain network and each smart agent is a participant in the FL task. During the whole training process, both the data and the model are not at the risk of leakage. Findings A demonstration of the proposed architecture is designed to train a neural network. Finally, the implementation of the proposed architecture is conducted in the Ethereum development, showing the effectiveness and applicability of the design. Originality/value The author aims to investigate the feasibility and practicality of linking the three areas together, namely, multi-agent system, FL and blockchain. A blockchain-FL framework, which is based on a smart agent system, has been proposed. The author has made several contributions to the state-of-the-art. First of all, a concrete design of a smart agent model is proposed, inspired by the smart contract concept in blockchain. The smart agent is autonomous and is able to disseminate, verify the information and execute the supported protocols. Based on the proposed smart agent model, a new architecture composed by these agents is formed, which is a blockchain network. Then, a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving and smart agent blockchain-FL framework has been proposed, where a smart agent acts as both a peer in a blockchain network and a participant in a FL task at the same time. Finally, a demonstration to train an artificial neural network is implemented to prove the effectiveness of the proposed framework.

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