Laws of the Internet

Offers a practical commentary on legal issues arising from the internet. This book takes account of the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) 2002 and the proposals to regulate secure electronic commerce. It covers such issues as domain name registration, libel, liability of service providers, protection and exploitation of IP rights and taxation.

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This much called-for title offers practical and detailed commentary on the legal issues arising from the internet. It takes account of the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) 2002 and the latest proposals to regulate secure electronic commerce. Issues covered include domain name registration, libel, liability of service providers, protection and exploitation of IP rights and taxation. The book concentrates on UK law but an overview of how matters have been interpreted in other jurisdictions is also included.