Legal Protection Of Digital Works Against Cyber Piracy
Auteurs : Azzouz Karima .
Résumé
The contemporary world is undergoing a rapid transition toward a digital economy based on the production and dissemination of knowledge through electronic media, making digital works one of the most significant forms of intellectual creativity in the virtual environment. However, this transformation has been accompanied by a growing phenomenon of electronic piracy and the unlawful use of digital content, particularly through digital platforms and social media networks, which raises complex legal challenges. This study analyzes the legal framework for the protection of digital works under Algerian legislation and evaluates its effectiveness in addressing emerging cybercrimes, while identifying both legislative and institutional gaps. It also adopts a comparative approach with European Union law, particularly recent directives concerning copyright in the digital environment and the governance of online platforms. The study concludes that legal protection in Algeria remains largely traditional and insufficiently adapted to rapid digital developments, highlighting the need for comprehensive legal reform to strengthen the protection of digital works, regulate the digital economy, and enhance the accountability of online platforms.
Mots clés
Digital works ; Electronic piracy ; Copyright ; Digital economy ; Digital platforms
