E-raamat: Information Technology Law

This fourth edition of Information Technology Law has been completely revised in the light of developments within the field since publication of the first edition in 1997. Now dedicated to a more detailed analysis of and commentary on the latest developments within this burgeoning field of law, this new edition is an essential read for all those interested in the interface between law and technology and the effect of new technological developments on the law. New additions to the fourth edition include:- analysis of regulatory issues and jurisdictional questions - specific consideration of intermediary liability - developments in privacy and data protection - extension of computer crime laws - developments in software patents - open source software andthe legal implications-- This fifth edition of Information Technology Law has been completely revised in the light of developments within the field since publication of the first edition in 1997. Now dedicated to a more detailed analysis of and commentary on the latest developments within this burgeoning field of law, this new edition is an essential read for all those interested in the interface between law and technology and the effect of new technological developments on the law.The main updates and changes for the new edition include:Increased use of headings and subheadings within chapters, to make the text easier to navigateIncreased use of diagrams and tables to help explain key points and conceptsSummary paragraphs at the end of each chapter look to the current law and future of IT lawFurther Reading and assessment-based questions at the end of each chapter to guide further independent study and test learningDiscussion of cloud computing, social networking and other major technological developments to bring the text up-to-date with current trends in IT LawNew Google case study in relation to content regulation will contextualise the topic and provide a real-world narrative with which to apply the concepts discussed