Copyright is a legal right granted to original creative works, giving the creator the exclusive right to use and distribute them. It is applicable to literary works, music, movies, art, computer software and electronic material. Copyright protects against unauthorized copying, reproduction, or even commercial exploitation of material so safeguarded. Protection often comes automatically on the creation of a piece of work, though registration can be used to enhance protection. In digital contexts, copyright is important in dealing with the misuse of content, piracy and unauthorized sharing on online platforms.