CyberLaw

The Law of the Internet
1997
ISBN: 978-0-387-94832-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 362 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1560 g

CyberLaw provides a comprehensive guide to legal issues which have arisen as a result of the growth of the Internet and World Wide Web. As well as discussing each topic in detail, the book includes extensive coverage of the relevant cases and their implications for the future. The book covers a wide range of legal issues, including copyright and trademark issues, defamation, privacy, liability, electronic contracts, taxes, and ethics. A comprehensive history of the significant legal events is also included.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rosenoer, Jonathan

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Digital Lifestyle Internet, E-Mail, Social Media
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein Rechtliche Aspekte der EDV
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein Soziale und ethische Aspekte der EDV

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Copyright.- A. Exclusive Rights.- B. Subject Matter of Copyright.- C. Formalities.- D. Infringement.- E. Sources of Risk.- F. World Wide Web Sites.- G. Hypertext Links.- H. Graphical Elements.- I. E-Mail.- J. Postings.- K. Criminal Liability.- L. Fair Use.- M. First Amendment.- N. Software Rental.- O. Proposals for Change.- Appendix 1 Repair Deemed Unlawful, CyberLaw™ (May 1993).- Free Speech & Toasters, CyberLaw (Oct. 1993).- The End of Fair Use, CyberLaw (Nov. 1993).- Pirates, CyberLaw (April 1994).- Information & Infrastructure, CyberLaw (July 1994).- Apple Loses, CyberLaw (Sept. 1994).- Photocopying Unlawful, CyberLaw (Dec. 1994).- Methods of Operation, CyberLaw (March 1995).- Internet Infringement, CyberLaw (April 1995).- Restraining Access, CyberLaw (June 1995).- Government Recommendations, CyberLaw (Sept. 1995).- Notice of Infringement, CyberLaw (Nov. 1995).- Losing Data, CyberLaw (Jan. 1996).- 2 Trademark.- Appendix 2 Famous Trademarks, CyberLaw (Feb. 1996).- 3 Defamation.- Appendix 3 Libel & Suppression, CyberLaw (Oct. 1994).- Online Defamation, CyberLaw (May 1995).- 4 Privacy.- A. Common Law Privacy.- B. Constitutional Law.- C. Federal Statutes.- D. Anonymity.- E. Technology Expanding Privacy Rights.- Appendix 4 Epson & E-Mail, The Legal Side (Nov. 1990).- Privacy [U.S. v. Smith], CyberLaw (Dec. 1992).- E-Mail & Privacy, CyberLaw (Feb. 1993).- Protecting Privacy, CyberLaw (Sept. 1993).- The Privacy Directive, CyberLaw (Aug. 1995).- 5 Duty of Care.- A. Negligence.- B. Negligent Misstatement.- C. Equipment Malfunctions.- D. Economic loss may not be recoverable.- E. Contractual Limitations of Liability.- 6 Criminal Liability.- A. Computer Fraud & Abuse Act.- B. Wire Fraud.- C. Electronic Communications Privacy Act.- D. Extortion & Threats.- E. Exports.- F.Sexual Exploitation of Children.- G. Obscene & Indecent Transmission.- H. Obscene & Indecent Telephone Calls.- I. Copyright.- J. State Computer Crime Laws.- K. Stalking.- Appendix 6 The Internet Worm, The Legal Side (Aug. 1991).- Digital Telephony, CyberLaw (May 1992).- Search & Seizure, CyberLaw (April 1993).- Copyright & Property, CyberLaw (Jan. 1995).- True Threats, CyberLaw (July 1995).- Cryptography & Speech, CyberLaw (Oct. 1995).- Indecent Communication, CyberLaw (Dec. 1995).- 7 Procedural Issues.- A. Jurisdiction.- B. Venue.- C. Conflicts of Law.- 8 Electronic Contracts & Digital Signatures.- A. Are Electronic Agreements Enforceable?.- B. Public Key Encryption & Digital Signatures.- Appendix 8 Electronic Commerce, CyberLaw (Jan. 1994).- 9 Misappropriation of Information.- 10 Civil Rights.- 11 Tax.- 12 Evidence.- 13 Ethics.- Appendix 13 Revlon v. Logisticon, The Legal Side (Dec. 1990).- 14 A Context: Legal Developments, Late 1990 to Early 1996.- 15 Glossary.- 16 Recommended Reading.- Cases.