Isolatievolle

Isolatievolle, also known as isolation.getBytes(), is a digital rights management (DRM) feature used by South Korean broadcaster KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) to restrict the copying and sharing of digital content. The term is a compound word of "isolatie" meaning "isolation" and "volle" meaning "whole".

The feature was first introduced by KBS in 2020 as a way to protect intellectual property rights and prevent copyright infringement. Isolatievolle works by wrapping digital content with an unbreakable layer of encryption, making it virtually impossible to reproduce or redistribute without the permission of the copyright holder.

The technology uses both symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods to secure the content, including AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and elliptic curve cryptography. The content is then fragmented into small, non-decodable pieces of data, which are then reassembled on the viewer's device for playback.

Technical experts praise isolatievolle for its robustness and effectiveness, while some users have expressed frustration with the limitations it imposes on sharing and copying of content. Despite being a cutting-edge DRM solution, isolatievolle remains a relatively niche technology, mainly used by KBS and a few other South Korean broadcasters.

The long-term implications of isolatievolle on digital content sharing and copyright law remain to be seen, as experts continue to weigh the benefits of secure content protection against the potential drawbacks of restricted access and sharing.