Cyber Law in the United Kingdom

2. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-90-411-5315-9
Verlag: Wolters Kluwer

Buch, Englisch

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical guide to cyber law – the law affecting information and communication technology (ICT) – in the United Kingdom covers every aspect of the subject, including intellectual property rights in the ICT sector, relevant competition rules, drafting and negotiating ICT-related contracts, electronic transactions, privacy issues, and computer crime. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the detailed explanation of specific characteristics of practice and procedure.

Following a general introduction, the book assembles its information and guidance in seven main areas of practice: the regulatory framework of the electronic communications market; software protection, legal protection of databases or chips, and other intellectual property matters; contracts with regard to software licensing and network services, with special attention to case law in this area; rules with regard to electronic evidence, regulation of electronic signatures, electronic banking, and electronic commerce; specific laws and regulations with respect to the liability of network operators and service providers and related product liability; protection of individual persons in the context of the processing of personal data and confidentiality; and the application of substantive criminal law in the area of ICT.

Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in the United Kingdom will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative law in this relatively new and challenging field.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lloyd, Ian

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Author List of Abbreviations General Introduction Chapter 1. General Background of the Country Chapter 2. Telecommunications Infrastructure Chapter 3. The Information and Communications Technologies Market Chapter 4. E-Commerce Facts and Figures Chapter 5. E-Government Initiatives Part I. Regulation of the ICT Market Chapter 1. Regulatory Framework of the Telecommunications Sector Chapter 2. Regulation of Competition in the ICT Market Chapter 3. Regulation of Cryptography and Other Dual-Use Goods Chapter 4. Legal Status of Standardization Chapter 5. Legal Status of Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement in the ICT Sector Part II. Protection of Intellectual Property in the ICT Sector Chapter 1. Application of Copyright in the Area of ICT Chapter 2. Legal Protection of Software Chapter 3. Legal Protection of Databases Chapter 4. Legal Protection of Computer Chips Chapter 5. Other Intellectual Property Rights in the ICT Sector Chapter 6. Internet Domain Name Registration Part III. ICT Contracts Chapter 1. Hardware Contracts Chapter 2. Software Contracts Chapter 3. Turnkey Contracts Chapter 4. Distribution Agreements Chapter 5. Maintenance Contracts Chapter 6. Facilities Management Chapter 7. Network Services Chapter 8. Government Contracts Part IV. Electronic Transactions Chapter 1. Legal Status of Electronic Transactions Chapter 2. Regulation of Electronic Signatures and Certification Services Chapter 3. Legal Aspects of Electronic Banking Chapter 4. Protection of Users of Electronic Services Part V. Non-contractual Liability Chapter 1. Negligence Chapter 2. Liability of Network Operators Chapter 3. Liability of Service Providers Chapter 4. Product Liability Part VI. Privacy Protection Chapter 1. Regulation of Personal Data Processing Chapter 2. Protection of Telecommunications Privacy Chapter 3. Security and Confidentiality Part VII. Computer-Related Crime Chapter 1. General Legal Development Chapter 2. Application of Criminal Procedure Law in the Area of ICT Selected Bibliography Index