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. |
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