Information & Internet Law - Global Practice: Third Edition

The world relies upon the Internet connecting distant participants freely exchanging information. Bringing some certainty to this dynamic environment are the legal foundations, presented through guidance, standards, statutes, regulations, directives, and cases from the last 15 years in the United States and Europe.The areas of information law addressed are privacy, information security, and data protection, unlawful data disclosures through cybercrime and data breach, and lawful data disclosures related to messaging and surveillance. The areas of Internet law covered are access, jurisdiction, speech, intermediary liability, intellectual property, e-commerce through electronic and website agreements, and online consumer protections, including for adtech.This book, used at law schools globally, serves as volume 1 of a two-volume set. The companion book is at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2CH466. New lawyers, lawyers new to information and Internet law, lawyers updating their knowledge on the latest statutes and cases, and lawyers desiring a U.S. – EU comparative legal perspective are among the audiences for this single resource on information and Internet law.The author has written numerous books on privacy and technology law and on legal history. Having lived and worked across the globe and industries, he brings a unique perspective to explain a complex topic. This book is the result of those many years of experience and insight. Read more