Content piracy is a significant issue, with dishonest elements attempting to steal media for as long as it has been recordable.
According to Matthew Corrigan, the advent of digitalisation has led to an exponential increase in the theft of intellectual property, with
piracy being a big business and a growth industry.
A study commissioned by a group of rightsholders in collaboration with the European Union revealed a
huge surgein illicit streaming at the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025.
Author's summary: Protecting content from piracy is crucial in today's digital age.