How can security measures be implemented to protect PDF files from unauthorized access or printing in PHP applications?

To protect PDF files from unauthorized access or printing in PHP applications, you can implement security measures such as password protection or encryption. By setting passwords for PDF files, you can control who can access and print the document. Additionally, encrypting the PDF file can prevent unauthorized users from viewing or modifying its contents. 

<?php
// Set password protection for PDF file
$sourceFile = 'example.pdf';
$protectedFile = 'protected.pdf';
$password = 'securepassword';

$command = "pdftk $sourceFile output $protectedFile user_pw $password";
exec($command);

// Encrypt PDF file
$sourceFile = 'example.pdf';
$encryptedFile = 'encrypted.pdf';
$ownerPassword = 'ownerpassword';
$userPassword = 'userpassword';

$command = "qpdf --encrypt $ownerPassword $userPassword 256 -- $sourceFile $encryptedFile";
exec($command);
?>

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