A recording type optical disk on which data is recordable includes a data recording
and reproducing area for recording data therein and reproducing data therefrom,
and a read-only disk identification information area for recording disk identification
information for identifying the optical disk therein. In the optical disk, the
disk identification information is formed by removing a reflection film that is
formed on the optical disk in a strip shape. The disk identification information
includes an inherent disk identifier for each optical disk, and the data recording
and reproducing area includes an area for recording encrypted data therein. The
encrypted data is encrypted by using information including the disk identification
information for identifying the optical disk as a key.