ABSTRACT
The assertion by digital content providers that their products are provided subject to a licence only is a declaration that is at odds with both established consumer expectations and marketing claims by retailers. While ebooks, Cloud storage, streaming and other digital goods offer users convenience and flexibility, consumers should be aware of the trade-offs involving user constraints, permanence, and privacy. Digital music or art work might have licensing arrangements that limit the capacity to delete freely or destroy the content. The assertion by digital content providers that their products are provided subject to a licence only is a declaration that is at odds with both established consumer expectations and marketing claims by retailers. Trusts can be amended more easily than wills, a useful mechanism for both ownership of the assets and recording of information so that others can access them. A Trustee of digital assets is able to secure and manage valuable property as well as user IDs and passwords.
