This new book is a practical guide to the legal aspects of information technology, designed for the non-specialist, particularly computing, engineering and business information technology students, but also business people needing an accessible overview of legal issues relating to I.T.
The text focuses on the Internet and the increasing significance of electronic commerce, but also covers more general issues including intellectual property, software liability and data protection. The book identifies key points and outlines strategies for ensuring the possible legal pitfalls are avoided.