Abstract: The systems and associated methods of the present invention provide copying and use protection while maintaining flexibility for an authorized end user. The present invention is a system and associated method for preventing copying of an optical disc, using an encrypted stored code associated with a computer, a smart card, and a programmable device located on the optical disc, wherein each component contains a unique identification number (ID), and wherein the access-control system compares the IDs of each component, and upon verification that the IDs are identical, allows information on the optical disc to be accessed.