Is there a way to prevent or "lock" a folder from being copied on a mac?

I am Copying over a few folders to a friend of mine and I would like to "lock" out the folder to prevent him from giving out and sharing the contents of that folder. Is there any way to make that happen? Maybe something that will "require" a password when you want to copy the folder?
Creating an encrypted .dmg is not an option.

If I were to create an ecrypted .DMG the folder will not automatically show up. I would have to give him the password which would defeat the purpose. unless i can encrypt it and make it read only?
I tried to lock out the folder but it will not lock.
Im a DJ and I Sold him/traded alot of my personal video and audio remixes I've made and I would not want him to give them out to other DJ's in the area. That's basically my biggest concern.

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