ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Legal Dimensions of Digital Content Creation’s: Rights, Responsibilities, and Emerging Issues.

The quick growth of the internet and social media networks has greatly altered how we communicate, share information, and express creativity. The creation of digital content has become a vital way for individuals to convey ideas, disseminate knowledge, and connect with audiences worldwide. Bloggers, influencers, and various online creators significantly impact public perception and the digital landscape. Nonetheless, alongside these opportunities, digital content creation has also brought up various legal issues concerning the safeguarding of rights and the duties of individuals in the online space. This research explores the legal aspects of digital content generation, emphasizing the rights and obligations tied to online communication. The study employs a doctrinal approach by analyzing current laws, legal writings, and court rulings pertinent to digital platforms and online content. Key topics like copyright protection, intellectual property rights, privacy, defamation, and cybercrime are examined to grasp how the law governs digital actions. The research takes into account pertinent legal structures such as the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Additionally, the study emphasizes new challenges like misinformation, digital piracy, online abuse, and the exploitation of social media platforms. With the rise of digital content's impact, preserving a balance between freedom of expression and legal responsibility is becoming ever more crucial.