The law of electronic commerce and the internet in the UK and Ireland [electronic book] / Steve Hedley.
By: Hedley, Steve [author]
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BookPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2007Publisher: ©2006Description: online resource ([xl, 284 pages]).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781859419731 (paperback); 9781135327828 (e-book).Subject(s): Electronic commerce -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain | Electronic commerce -- Law and legislation -- Ireland | Data protection -- Law and legislation | Computer security | Privacy, Right of | InternetAdditional physical formats: Print version: The law of electronic commerce and the Internet in the UK and IrelandDDC classification: 344.2039944 Online resources: Access eBook Also available in print form.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | |
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| eBook | MTU Online eBook | 344.2039944 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | MTU Cork Module LEGS 8001 - Core reading. |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
'Internet law' and 'electronic commerce law' are new entities and as such there is some difficulty in defining this rapidly changing area of the law. Scholars are divided as to whether it is a subject in its own right or part of a broader area and there is also debate concerning its status as a new law or as old law which needs interpreting in a new way. This text helps the student to unravel this complicated area of law and provides guidance through the wealth of literature available on the topic.
The text is for law students coming towards the end of their first degree, or taking a Masters. The first half focuses on the principles of electronic commerce law and includes an introduction to the law of the Internet, basic concepts in intellectual property law, privacy law and data protection. The second part deals with rights and duties in the online world including, liabilities, ownership and contracts. Technical operations are explained in the text as necessary and a glossary provides a guide to the more commonly encountered computer technicalities.
With a supporting website providing links to online further reading, this textbook is ideal for students of e-commerce law and will provide those studying information technology law or practising commercial law with an indispensable introduction to Internet issues.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Internet and the law -- Protection of computing systems -- Ownership of data -- Rights over data: private rights -- Rights over data: private rights -- Rights over data: security and Big Brother -- Rights and liabilities online -- Domain names -- Surfing the net -- Contracts in e-commerce.
MTU Cork Module LEGS 8001 - Core reading.
Also available in print form.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.