CIVIL LIABILITY FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN DIGITAL CONTENT ON THE INTERNET

Abstract

This article examines the issue of civil liability for copyright infringement in digital content on the internet. It addresses the legal, technological and social complexities involved, highlighting the role of online platforms and content protection measures. Analyzes relevant case law and proposes guidelines to promote better copyright protection in the digital age. The article also addresses the dissemination of digital content and the peculiarities of its protection on the internet, highlighting the difficulties in monitoring and controlling the unauthorized use of digital works. The responsibility of different actors in the online environment is also discussed, including service providers and content sharing platforms, analyzing judicial decisions and the evolution of jurisprudence on the subject. Furthermore, the applicable legislation is discussed in detail, including international treaties and specific regulations for the digital environment, such as the Marco Civil da Internet (Law nº 12,965/14), which establishes guidelines for the use of the internet in Brazil and imposes obligations on providers of services. Finally, through bibliographical and descriptive research, considerations are presented on the need for legislative harmonization and international cooperation to effectively protect copyright on the internet, proposing solutions to the challenges faced in this field, such as the adoption of content protection technologies. and the promotion of digital education practices among users and providers.