The Internet seems the master key encryption system is the HDCP appeared for the DVI and HDMI interfaces is used by. Intel now confirmed its authenticity. "We can use it to generate valid device key to the HDCP protocol to work with," said Intel spokesman Tom Waldrop. HDCP Set-top boxes, DVD and Blue-ray players, and many other devices with HDMI interface used, verify whether the respective devices have an HDCP license and therefore no illegally copied audio and video content play.


With the master key, it is theoretically possible to develop their own devices that reflect copy protected content without having paid for a appropriate HDCP License. Intel spokesman Waldrop said, however, that this is a very complicated process because the technology will be integrated into the chip must be used. Intel expects that HDCP can continue to be used easily and effectively. In addition, it would take action against the manufacturer of a device, the HDCP master key used without license, legally, as for those actions in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) sanctions.