Computer Law: The Law and Regulation of Information Technology, Sixth Edition

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Computer Law, Sixth Edition provides a sound theoretical introduction to the subject of IT law. It is written by an expert contributor team, combining specialist academics and practitioners in the field.

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Computer Law, Sixth Edition provides a sound theoretical introduction to the subject of IT law. It has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes in information technology law since the last edition. Including in the landmark Supreme Court decision in MGM v Grokster.



Topics covered range from contractual matters and intellectual property protection to electronic commerce, data protection and liability of internet service providers.





Competition law issues are integrated into the various commercial sections as they arise to indicate their interaction with information technology law.

Computer Law, Sixth Edition has a particularly strong focus on IT law concerning transactions that are carried out through the exchange of digital information i.e. online commerce.
It is written by an expert contributor team, combining specialist academics and practitioners in the field.

The book has also been restructured since the last edition for ease of reference into sections dedicated to broader topics. These include:

• a section on commercial exploitation of information technology products and services. This includes a new chapter on mass market online and technology contracting
• an expanded section on online commerce, as opposed to e-commerce alone, covering both e-commerce transactions, and online intermediaries;
• and a section devoted to intellectual property issues in information technology law. This section includes a new chapter treating online use of trade marks, and domain names.

Key Features:

• Provides a sound theoretical introduction to the subject IT law.
• Fully updated to reflect the latest changes in information technology law.
• Written by an expert contributor team, combining specialist academics and practitioners in the field.
• Expanded section covering online commerce and the position of intermediaries.
• New chapter on mass market online and technology contracting.
• Separate section devoted to intellectual property in information technology law. It includes a new chapter covering online use of trade marks and domain names.

Editors: Chris Reed, John Angel
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN 10: 0199205965
ISBN 13: 9780199205967
Pages: 680
Format: Soft Cover
Published Date: 22 March 2007
Availability: Ex Stock

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