Advancements in modern communication, like wired and wireless telecom, broadcasting, television, and the Internet, have given rise to digital works. This progress has necessitated new legislation to protect the moral and economic rights of authors, as outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2021 on Copyrights and Neighboring Rights. The law defines “work” as any innovative creation in literature, arts, or science, regardless of its form or purpose. Protected digital works include computer programs, databases, and multimedia creations, notable for their reliance on digital media and complexity. Legal protection requires a digital work to be innovative, materially embodied, and novel. Authors retain moral rights reflecting their personal and cultural identity through their intellectual efforts. These moral rights are inalienable and include the right to attribution, preserving the integrity of the work, and protection against alterations. Economic rights allow authors to control the commercial use of their digital creations, ensuring they benefit financially and prevent unauthorized exploitation. These rights collectively ensure that both the personal and financial interests of authors are safeguarded in the realm of digital works.

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Legal Protection of Digital Works and Rights in the Digital Domain

  • Hala Nassar

摘要

Advancements in modern communication, like wired and wireless telecom, broadcasting, television, and the Internet, have given rise to digital works. This progress has necessitated new legislation to protect the moral and economic rights of authors, as outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2021 on Copyrights and Neighboring Rights. The law defines “work” as any innovative creation in literature, arts, or science, regardless of its form or purpose. Protected digital works include computer programs, databases, and multimedia creations, notable for their reliance on digital media and complexity. Legal protection requires a digital work to be innovative, materially embodied, and novel. Authors retain moral rights reflecting their personal and cultural identity through their intellectual efforts. These moral rights are inalienable and include the right to attribution, preserving the integrity of the work, and protection against alterations. Economic rights allow authors to control the commercial use of their digital creations, ensuring they benefit financially and prevent unauthorized exploitation. These rights collectively ensure that both the personal and financial interests of authors are safeguarded in the realm of digital works.