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Story: Email trails lead to DRM

Posted by: Andy Wooles (Thursday 22 April 2004, 3:22 PM)

This is not just an issue for HR and IT; it is a Director-level issue. Breach of copyright involves personal director liability as well as corporate liability - it is exactly the same law as if the company is using unlicensed software.

Companies also need to seriously look at the threats posed by applications like P2P and IM – not just at what they can bring into an organisation, but also what they allow out. Preventing the leak of confidential data out of organisations via software means such as email, P2P, IM, or hardware - floppy, CD and now USB memory devices is a major challenge to security and IT management. Securing the enterprise's intellectual property is a strategic management issue, whether you are a major NHS Trust with specific standards to meet, or an SME fighting for business.

Andy Wooles, Managing Director, FutureSoft UK