Subjects:

Information Technology Law

This book examines the challenges presented to the law by information technology. It deals with exciting developments in such areas as criminal law, tort, contract and intellectual property law, which have occurred in response to developments in technology. The speed of innovation in this area is such that this second edition now encompasses discussion of e-commerce and internet regulation, and a deeper consideration of its effect on individual human rights such as privacy and freedom of expression is given.

The book is divided into two parts: the challenges of computer software and the challenges of computer networks. The first part considers the difficulties encountered in adapting existing legal categories (or not) to deal with the unique nature of computer software.

The second addresses the problems raised by a worldwide communications network. Although both parts focus on the UK, developments elsewhere are referred to as being appropriate to take into account the global nature of the technology.