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Synopsis
Introduction to Computer Law has established itself as the leading text on computer law for non-specialist students studying the subject as part of a business information technology, computing or engineering course. The book's key strengths lie in its comprehensive coverage and accessibility to non-specialists.
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Review
'...clear, concise and extremely accessible.....affirms...[Bainbridge's] position as an authority in the area of computer law.'
Sinead Keaveney, New Law Journal Book Review Supplement, 03/08/01
From the Back Cover
Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fifth edition, the law within the key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, tort, criminal law and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new European and UK legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use.
Features of the fifth edition include:
- a new part on electronic contracts and torts
- a new chapter on website development contracts
- a new section on trade marks and the internet
- expanded coverage of many areas such as defamation on the internet
- the role of intermediaries such as internet service providers with regard to illegally transmitted material
- developments in computer crime including pornography and grooming in chat rooms, harassment via e-mail and piracy offences
- important developments in data protection and human rights law including the Michael Douglas v Hello! Ltd and Naomi Campbell v Mirror Group Newspapers plc cases
- substantially updated and revised to take full account of new and modified legislation and case law in the UK and elsewhere
- easily accessible tables of cases and legislation including EC legislation, conventions and agreements
- website www.booksites.net/bainbridge, which provides an essential online update service.
Introduction to Computer Law is suitable for undergraduate and professional students taking modules in the subject, and will also be invaluable to managers, computer professionals and legal practitioners.
David Bainbridge is a barrister, chartered civil engineer and member of the British Computer Society. He is currently Professor of Business Law at Aston University, where he teaches information technology law, intellectual property law and law of e-commerce. His industrial experience includes professional and consultancy services in information technology law, construction management and software development for the construction industry. He has carried out research into the implications of the European Community data protection Directive for the European Commission and is widely published in the academic and professional fields.
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- PublisherFT Prentice Hall
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0273601067
- ISBN 13 9780273601067
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages300
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