Introduction to Information Technology Law

Paperback Engels 2007 9781405846660
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Now in its sixth edition, Introduction to Information Technology Law (formerly Introduction to Computer Law), provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the law as it relates to information and communications technology.  Adopting a practical approach that places the law in the context of computer use, this book is highly suitable for undergraduate law students, non-specialist students and computer and information professionals.

Key features End of chapter summaries help students identify and draw together the main points of each topic Multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter reinforce student learning and understanding of each subject Accompanied by a Companion Website at www.mylawchamber.co.uk/bainbridgeit, that offers students additional multiple questions and answers, problem questions, regular updates on major legal changes and web links to valuable online resources. A new resource for lecturers is available with this edition and can be downloaded from the Companion Website. The instructor’s manual contains answer plans for the extended problem questions in the textbook, additional questions and photocopiable masters of all diagrams in the book. 

New to this edition

The sixth edition has been bought completely up to date and includes the latest legal developments in this dynamic area of the law. It contains: New chapters on Criminal Evidence and Forensics and Freedom of Information In-depth discussion of the implications of technological advances, including e-signatures and outsourcing Extensive coverage of the Directive on Copyright and the Information Society and related Statutory Instruments A new part introducing students to the professional and ethical context in which computer use operates

About the author

David I. Bainbridge is Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Aston Business School, Aston University and an honorary member at Hardwicke Building, Lincoln’s Inn. He has a background in Engineering and Information Technology.

 

 

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ISBN13:9781405846660
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback

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<p>Preface</p> <p>Table of cases</p> <p>Table of legislation</p> <p>Glossary of computer and legal terms</p> <p>Civil procedure terminology</p> <p>Abbreviations</p> <ol> <li>Introduction to Information Technology Law</li> </ol> <p>Part One:&nbsp;Information Technology&nbsp;and Intellectual Property</p> <p>2.Overview of Intellectual Property Rights </p> <p>3.Basic principles of copyright</p> <p>4.Copyright and computer programs&nbsp;</p> <p>5.&nbsp;Database copyright&nbsp;and the database right&nbsp;</p> <p>6.Computer-generated works </p> <p>7.Copyright in the information society</p> <p>8. The law of confidence</p> <p>9. Patent Law </p> <p>10.Design Law</p> <p>11.&nbsp;Trademarks, passing off and malacious falsehood&nbsp;</p> <p>12. Criminal offences and intellectual property</p> <p>Part Two:&nbsp;Information Technology&nbsp;Contracts</p> <p>13. Fundamentals of information technology contracts</p> <p>14. Liability for defective hardware or software</p> <p>15. Contracts for writing software</p> <p>16. Licence agreements for ready-made software</p> <p>17. Open source software licences</p> <p>18. Website development contracts</p> <p>19. Outstanding contracts</p> <p>20. Hardware contracts</p> <p>Part Three: Electronic Contracts and Torts</p> <p>21. Nature, content and formation of electronic contracts</p> <p>22. Performance of electronic contracts and evidential aspects</p> <p>23. Torts related to electronic information</p> <p>24. Liability of information society service providers for illegal material</p> <p>Part Four: Information and Communications Technology Crime</p> <p>25. Information and communications technology fraud</p> <p>26. Unauthorised access to computer material</p> <p>27. Unauthorised modification of computer programs or data</p> <p>28. Computer pornography and harassment</p> <p>29.Computer evidence and forensics</p> <p>Part Five: Data Protection and Freedom of Information</p> <p>30. Data protection, the principles, definitions and Information Commissioner</p> <p>31. Data controllers and the Data Protection Act 1998</p> <p>32. Data subjects' rights</p> <p>33. Freedom of information</p> <p>34. Privacy and electronic communications</p> <p>Part Six: Professional, Ethical and Social Issues of Information Technology</p> <p>35. The computer professional</p> <p>36. Privacy and freedom of expression</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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