Which solution controls how consumers use digital content after it is published?

The correct response highlights the role of Digital Rights Management (DRM) as a solution specifically designed to control how consumers can use digital content after it has been published. DRM encompasses a set of access control technologies that restrict the ways in which digital media, such as music, movies, e-books, and software, can be used and distributed. By regulating access to content and enabling rights holders to enforce their copyrights, DRM prevents unauthorized copying, sharing, and reproduction of digital works.

The purpose of DRM is to ensure that the creators and distributors of content maintain control over their intellectual property and can protect against piracy. This technology can include various mechanisms such as encryption, licensing agreements, and digital licenses that dictate how a consumer can access and utilize the content. Such feature sets are essential for maintaining the economic viability of content production in a digital environment.

While watermarking is a method used to identify the origin of the content, it does not prevent unauthorized use or distribution. Data Loss Detection focuses on identifying data breaches or unintended data exposure, but it does not control how digital content is used after publication. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) aims to prevent sensitive data from being shared or leaked outside an organization, but, like watermarking, it does not specifically address the