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6 Reasons Why You Need DRM Protected eBook

6 Reasons Why You Need DRM Protected eBook

By Mike Harman | eBook solution | 0 comment | 9 February, 2023 | 4

The digital revolution has altered the publishing industry. eBooks are slowly becoming the first choice of publishers and authors. While the digital publishing industry is flourishing, there is a constant threat of online piracy. Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected eBook is a plausible solution to protect IP.

According to a recent report, 17% of eBooks read in the UK are pirated. Shockingly, in Russia, 92% of eBooks are downloaded illegally. Publishers and authors must consider a DRM protected eBook to restrict piracy and duplication.

Top 6 Reasons Why You Need DRM-Protected eBooks Right Now -

1. DRM is an Additional Layer of Protection over your eBooks:

Though there are multiple protection measures publishers and authors take before publishing their eBooks on online platforms, DRM acts as an additional level of protection. DRM prevents copying or duplication of the content, in any form. Hence, it protects eBook from online piracy and unauthorized sharing and safeguards its Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

2. DRM helps in Safeguarding Revenue:

Publishers and authors expect revenues by selling eBooks on different platforms. Piracy impacts the overall revenue structure and costs them substantially. A Nielsen consumer survey commissioned by Digimarc Corporation revealed that eBook piracy costs $315 million to the U.S. publishers, each year. This is a major concern and needs to curbed through strong action.

DRM protected eBooks make illegal sharing of eBooks impossible. Only those with the digital key can access the eBook. Without the key, readers will not be able to open the eBook. Thus, interested readers must purchase the eBook, which eventually will reduce piracy and will consequently improve revenues.

3. Increased ROI:

Publishing digital books is a cost-effective way as compared to printing physical books. Furthermore, there is an instant delivery of eBooks to the international audience. Distribution of DRM protected eBooks will increase the return on investment (RoI). Publishers and authors will get paid for each purchase and will get significant returns.

4. IPR Control:

With DRM protected eBooks, publishers can control who can view the eBook and who can’t. DRM defines the lifecycle by letting you select the expiry date of the eBook. This means, your reader won’t be able to view the eBook after the expiry date. This additional feature makes it essential to have a DRM protected eBook.

5. DRM Helps in Preventing IPR Theft:

Publishers can prevent IPR theft with DRM. DRM lets you monitor who has viewed the ebook. Furthermore, they can know if someone has tried to pass on the access to someone else. This lets publishers take immediate action and prevent any sort of theft.

6. Regulatory Compliance:

Digital world requires compliance with multiple international regulatory guidelines. Along with this, one must ensure the confidentiality of the data. With the implementation of DRM, sensitive information, such as personal information or important documents, are safe. Additionally, the distribution of these information can be done safely without any loss of control.

Conclusion:

In the digital world where duplication and illegal transfer of information are quite prominent, DRM protected eBook restricts any unauthorised action. It secures eBooks and provides access to only those who have purchased them.

Download our ‘How to Create DRM protected eBook’ to create your own eBook and distribute it securely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any free DRM to protect digital products (eBooks, plugins, themes)?

DRM protection secures your digital products from piracy as you will be the only person able to access them, and that’s why eBook creators are looking to get their products secured with DRM.

Kitaboo is a digital publishing tool that is best suited for this process. It lets you create and distribute eBooks across multiple channels, and yes, your content will be DRM-protected and encrypted. 

What are the pros and cons of DRM as an eBook author?

Pros

It restricts copying and protects the rights of the creator/copyright holder

It prevents the products from illegal sharing

DRM-protected eBooks increase credibility 

Cons 

Gives access only to the owner, making it hard to collaborate and edit.

Kitaboo is one of the best digital publishing platforms that allow you to secure your digital products with DRM protection and encryption. It keeps your content secure even when you distribute it across multiple channels. 

What happens when you begin to read an eBook protected with DRM?

As soon as you download a DRM-protected eBook, it’ll verify your purchase using the DRM server. You’ll receive a .acsm file with your personal key to access the eBook.

Using this personal key, you can view the eBook on 6 devices. DRM-encrypted eBooks cannot be printed or copied, keeping them secured from piracy.

Use Kitaboo to secure your eBook with DRM and distribute it across multiple devices without the risk of being pirated.

How do I implement a DRM-protected eBook reader app for smartphones/tablets?

You can use digital publishing tools like Kitaboo to distribute your eBooks. Kitaboo has its own online reader and reader app for multiple devices, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility. 

Just import your eBook to Kitaboo and distribute it across several devices and operating systems without breaking a sweat. It also has an eBook store to help you reach a wider audience. 

What will happen to my copy-protected eBooks if Adobe Digital Editions (DRM) gets shut down?

DRMs were created for a reason. It gives the power to the creators by securing their digital products against piracy. So, there is no way for a DRM to shut down anytime sooner. 

However, if you are skeptical about it, you can easily remove DRM protection from your eBook. However, removing DRM protection will make your eBook vulnerable, and you might need tools like Kitaboo to encrypt it again.

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