Digital Media Law

Chapter 1:
Defining Digital Media

Before we jump into the law of digital media, it is helpful to define what “digital media” means and in what ways it is similar to, and distinct from “traditional media.” This chapter considers how advances in technology have led to changes to the way content is created, distributed, and consumed, and examines in what ways the law of traditional media is the same for digital media and where digital distribution has given rise to new legal doctrines.