Introduction to Computer Law, 4th Ed. - Softcover

Bainbridge, David I

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582423341 ISBN 13: 9780582423343

Publisher: Longman, 1999

Synopsis

The last decade has seen the field of computer law develop at a phenomenal rate in response to changing technology. Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fourth edition, the law within the four key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, criminal law and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use.

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.

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The last decade has seen the field of computer law develop at a phenomenal rate in response to changing technology. Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fourth edition, the law within the four key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, criminal law and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use.
Features of the fourth edition include-
· the new database rights and changes to database copyright law
· issues relating to the Internet and e-commerce, including copyright, domain names, defamation and the publishers' defence
· new cases on computer misuse, software copyright and the patentability of software inventions
· the nature of shrink-wrap licences in the light of the recent case of Beta v Adobe
· liability for defective software, including the Millennium bug
· the position regarding employees and RSI
· the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy in Telecommunications Directive
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 I Bainbridge is a barrister, chartered civil engineer and member of the British Computer Society. He is currently Reader in Law at Aston University, where he teaches information technology law, intellectual property law and criminal law. His industrial experience includes construction management and software development for the construction industry. He has researched in the field of data protection for the European Commission and is widely published in the academic field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582423341
• ISBN 13: 9780582423343
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 512