This article analyzes the features of copyright protection in social networks, as well as on the Internet. The author of the article analyzed the features of international acts and the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Taking into account the analysis, the author has developed conclusions on the need to strengthen the protection of authors' rights on the Internet, the harmonization of legislation of the countries of the world.

Content, social networks, copyright protection

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