Advancements in technology have facilitated access to digital media through online piracy, often without holding users accountable for victimising copyright holders. However, these technological advancements have also provided means to safeguard intellectual property more effectively. In Australia, the following legal issue, specifically copyright infringement across federal, capital territory, and state levels, is in an uncertain state. Nevertheless, it is apparent that a change in Part V, Division 2A, of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) of Australia to strengthen robust encryption domestically provides a supportive environment in which both parties will be considered. In the short term, consequences may cause legal challenges and debates to implement the changes and potential uncertainty regarding the enforcement of the amended section. However, in the long term, enhanced copyright protection by bolstering encryption can safeguard intellectual property, reducing digital piracy. This will further ensure that copyrighted material is harder to access and, through complex algorithms, reduce the rate of distribution exploitation. “Copyright is not the thing that makes artists money, it’s only for their blockers and distributors.” rate this out of 10
I would rate this a 7 out of 10. The argument is well-structured and makes good points about the importance of copyright protection and the potential benefits of strengthening encryption. However, the quote at the end about copyright not making artists money is a bit confusing and seems out of place in the context of the rest of the paragraph.
