Subjects:

Information Technology Law

Contents:

Preface

1. Introduction M. Lips

2. Inventory of general ICT regulatory starting points M. Lips

3. What holds off-line, also holds on-line? M. Schellekens

4. Should ICT regulation be technology-neutral? B -J. Koops

5. Should self-regulation be the starting point? B. -J. Koops, M. Lips, J. Nouwt, C. Prins and M. Schellekens

6. Should ICT regulation be undertaken at an international level? C. Prins

7. Code as law? S. van der Hof and K. Stuurman

8. Conclusion M. Schellekens, B -J. Koops and C.Prins

9. Selected comments on themes developed in this volume:
9.1. Four myths about regulating in the information society - a comment H. Burkert

9.2. ICT and co-regulation: towards a new regulatory approach? Yves Poullet

9.3. Comment on ‘

Should ICT regulation be undertaken at an international level?’

D. Burk.

What does the term 'on-line' mean? When do we actually enter the on-line environment and leave the 'off-line' world? Is it different, separate, or even unique compared to the off-line world? In what cases do we need to regulate it, and how? These have become important, but complex questions for law-makers, policy-makers, regulators, and politicians who design regulatory frameworks to address societal changes related to fast-moving technological developments.

In order to more consistently and effectively deal with ICT and Internet regulation, governments and international organizations have developed regulatory 'starting points', such as 'what holds off-line, must hold on-line' and 'regulation should be technology-neutral'. This book questions these regulatory starting points in detail and systematically explores their application, meaning and value for international e-regulation.