Glossary

The vocabulary, defined.

An A–Z of anti-piracy, takedown and content-protection terminology, in plain language.

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Audio FingerprintingAudio fingerprinting creates a robust signature from sound so a recording can be recognized even when its file format or quality changes.

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BitTorrentBitTorrent is a peer-to-peer protocol that divides files into pieces and distributes those pieces among participating devices.

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CamcordingCamcording is the unauthorized recording of a film or event from inside a cinema or venue, usually with a portable camera or phone.
Conditional Access SystemA conditional access system controls which television or media services a receiver may decrypt according to the viewer’s authorization.
Content FingerprintingContent fingerprinting creates a compact, content-derived signature that can be compared with reference material to identify matching media.
Content KeyA content key is the cryptographic key used to encrypt and decrypt protected media.
Content PiracyContent piracy is the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of films, television, music, books, games, and other protected media.
CyberlockerA cyberlocker is an online file-hosting service that stores files and provides links that other people can use to retrieve them.

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High-bandwidth Digital Content ProtectionHigh-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, or HDCP, encrypts audiovisual signals as they travel across compatible display connections such as HDMI.

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Invisible WatermarkAn invisible watermark is identifying information embedded in media so it can be detected by software without being apparent during normal viewing.

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Online PiracyOnline piracy is copyright infringement carried out through websites, apps, networks, or other internet-connected services.

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