Algerian Copyright Protection for Journalistic Works in the Digital Environment

Abstract

Online journalism emerged and developed as a product of the global internet network, which was also a result of the fusion between the revolution in communication technology and the revolution in computing technology known as digital technology.

Online journalism has achieved many advantages; however, on the other hand, it may pose a barrier to intellectual creativity due to the significant difficulties faced by the author (journalist) regarding the protection of their rights over their digital work, given the assaults these digital works are subjected to. Like other countries, Algeria has witnessed the intrusion of technology into the field of journalism and media. There is no doubt that electronic journalistic works are susceptible to infringement just like other works in the digital environment. Therefore, it is necessary to provide them with protection that ensures the preservation of journalists' rights over their works. Accordingly, this article will address the various protection mechanisms for journalists' works in the digital environment in Algeria.