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Book SynopsisInformation Technology Law takes a unique socio-legal approach to examining the interaction between the law and other elements of the information society. Murray discusses relevant issues such as governance, free expression, and crime with enthusiasm, and looks forward to future challenges presented by developing technologies.
Trade ReviewNicely written, offering a well-structured and stimulating introduction into the topic. * Dr Jonida Milaj-Weishaar - University of Groningen *
'It is the definitive UK text--useful for all media and digital technology students even if you're not specifically studying law. * William Merrin - Associate Professor, Swansea University *
A clear, comprehensive and concise work on IT law. It explains not only the law, but also the technological backgrounds. * Dr Jan Oster, Leiden University (previous edition) *
Table of ContentsPart I: The Information Society 1:: The world of bits 2:: The network of networks 3:: Net neutrality 4:: Regulating the information society Part II: Content and the Information Society 5:: Cyber-speech 6:: Social networking and antisocial conduct 7:: Defamation Part III: Digital Content and Intellectual Property Rights 8:: Intellectual property rights and the information society 9:: Software 10:: Digital creatives and copyright law 11:: Copyright in the digital environment 12:: Copyright infringement in the digital environment 13:: Databases 14:: Branding, trade marks and domain names 15:: Brand identities, search engines, and secondary ma rkets Part IV: E-Commerce 16:: Electronic contracts 17:: Electronic payments and cryptocurrency 18:: Consumer protection Part V: Criminal Activity in the Information Society 19:: Computer misuse 20:: Obscenity in the information society 21:: Crime and law enforcement in the information society Part VI: Data Privacy 22:: Data protection: the legal framework 23:: Data protection: rights and obligations 24:: The international trade in personal data 25:: State surveillance and data retention
