| Description |
xxxiv, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Commercial obligations and liabilities -- 3. Electronic financial transactions -- 4. Intellectual property -- 5. Computer crime, telecommunications and internet abuse -- 6. The protection of data and privacy -- 7. Procedural matters |
| Summary |
This text provides a clear and concise exposition of the legal issues raised by contemporary uses of information technology. Current issues are explored in the context of the Australian legal and regulatory environment, with reference to significant international developments such as the 1996 WIPO Copyright Treaty, and the 1996 UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce. Information Technology Law in Australia examines the major developments in this newly emerging area of the law, including its history and evolution, electronic commerce, Year 2000 liability, criminal liability, regulatory policy issues raised by digital cash and Internet abuses, patents and copyright, digital data privacy rights and Internet judicial issues. A glossary of key terms is also provided for readers unfamiliar with basic information technology concepts and terms |
| Analysis |
Cases (Law) |
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Copyright |
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Electronic commerce |
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Federal issue |
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Information and communications technology |
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Legislation |
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Privacy |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Tertiary students |
| Subject |
Computer contracts -- Australia.
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Computer crimes -- Australia.
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Computers -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Information technology -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Information technology -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
99487697 |
| ISBN |
0455216320 |
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