Information technology law

A well-established, authoritative, and thorough account of Information Technology law While focussing on the UK and EU, the book also looks at international issues in IT law, giving readers a realistic overview of how the law in this area operates globally The author looks at the subject in its wider context, examining the legal response to the latest IT-related developments within society, bringing the law to life for readers and examining how legal issues in IT can affect us all Provides references to further reading and points for further consideration, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the current issues within IT law New to this edition Increased focus on the Internet and related activities Further information on topical areas, such as defamation, computer hacking, virus dissemination, and online gambling A new concluding section, 'Living in the Internet World', considers the legal implication of our immersion in virtual environments. It asks tantalising questions such as whether a virtual personality can be the victim of assault or theft The Online Resource Centre hosts an exciting new author blog, and a catalogue of web links to key readings Developed further reading sections Are you a user of Twitter or Facebook? Do you download your music or shop online? How often do you log on to the Internet using your mobile phone? Aspects of information technology permeate every aspect of our lives. From websites such as Facebook and Twitter, to online music and shopping stores, to CCTV cameras, it is rare that a person is not touched by some form of IT every day. But how often do we stop and think about the legal dimensions of these every day brushes with IT? Since the pioneering first publication of Internet Technology Law in 1993, both the book and the subject have become widely recognised and respected both academically and professionally. Focussing primarily on developments within the UK and EU,

Along with some comparative international aspects, this book provides a broad-ranging introduction and analysis of the frequently difficult relationship between the law and IT. Information Technology Law is essential reading for undergraduates and postgraduates on law courses covering the law relating to IT, including IT law, criminal law, intellectual property, and contract law. It will also be highly valuable to business and management students, practitioners, and professionals working in the area. In this sixth edition: - There is increased focus on the Internet and related activities - Further information on topical areas such as defamation, computer hacking, virus dissemination, and online gambling will be included - A new concluding section, 'Living in the Internet World', considers the legal implication of our immersion in virtual environments. It asks tantalising questions such as whether a virtual personality can be the victim of assault or theft Online Resource Centre: - For this new edition the Online Resource Centre hosts an exciting new author blog, a catalogue of web links to key readings, as well as regular updates. Readership: This book is essential reading for degree level students on computing/IT and the law courses. It can also be used by those taking law courses with a high IT content, such as criminal, contract and intellectual property law. It is also of value to students studying degrees in business, management and computing, and IT professionals and legal practitioners.

Includes index

Part 1 -- Privacy, anonymity, and data protection 1: Privacy, technology, and surveillance 2: The emergence of data protection 3: The scope of data protection 4: Supervisory agencies 5: The data protection principles 6: Individual rights and remedies 7: Sectoral aspects of data protection 8: Transborder data flows Part 2 -- Computer-related crime 9: The phenomenon of computer-related crime 10: Legislating for computer crime 11: Computer forgery and fraud 12: The Internet and computer pornography 13: Detecting and prosecuting computer crime Part 3 -- Intellectual property issues 14: Intellectual property law 15: Key elements of the patent system 16: Patents and software 17: Copyright protection 18: Copyright in the information economy 19: Protection of databases 20: Trade mark and domain name issues 21: Competition and intellectual property issues Part 4 -- E-Commerce 22: International and European initiatives in e-commerce 23: Cryptography, electronic signatures, and the Electronic Communications Act 2000 Part 5 -- Legal issues of the internet 24: Contractual liability for defective software 25: Non-contractual liability 26: Defamation and the Internet Part 6 -- Regulation of the …