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Imagine you're watching a video online, and the platform lets you stream it but not download or share it. That's DRM at work. Or picture sending a secret message that only the right person can read because it's scrambled. That's encryption. Both protect digital stuff, but they do it in different ways. Let's break down what each one is and how they differ, step by step. Purpose DRM DRM focuses on managing rights for content like movies, music, or e-books. It protects copyrighted material by controlling how you use it, such as allowing playback but blocking copying or sharing. The goal is to stop unauthorized distribution and keep creators' rights intact. Encryption Encryption focuses on privacy and security. It hides data to prevent unauthorized access, whether it's personal files, emails, or business secrets. It's all about keeping information private during storage or transfer, without extra rules on what you do after unlocking. How They Work DRM DRM builds on encryption but adds software checks and licenses. It embeds rules in the content, like 'play only on this device' or 'expires after 30 days.' When you try to use it, the system verifies your rights through a server or app, blocking access if permissions don't match. Encryption Encryption scrambles the data itself using math to make it look like gibberish. You apply a key to lock it, and the same key unlocks it. It's straightforward (no checks or rules beyond the key) and doesn't limit actions once the data is open. Scope and Control DRM DRM is narrower, mainly for media like videos or books. It gives creators control over distribution, often restricting sharing, copying, or device transfers. Users might feel limited, as it can prevent offline viewing or require permissions for changes. Encryption Encryption works for any digital data, such as emails, files, or entire hard drives. It's flexible and doesn't impose limits on what you do after unlocking, making it broad for general security needs. Challenges DRM DRM faces issues like compatibility across devices and user frustration from restrictions. It can prevent legitimate uses, and content might not work offline or on unsupported platforms. Encryption Encryption can be cracked if someone guesses the key or uses brute force, but it's generally reliable for privacy. It doesn't have the same access restrictions, though weak keys remain a risk.