A primer on legal issues relating to cyberspace, this textbook introduces business, policy and ethical considerations raised by our use of information technology. With a focus on the most significant issues impacting internet users and businesses in the United States of America, the book provides coverage of key topics such as social media, online privacy, artificial intelligence and cybercrime as well as emerging themes such as doxing, ransomware, revenge porn, data-mining, e-sports and fake news. The authors, experienced in journalism, technology and legal practice, provide readers with expert insights into the nuts and bolts of cyber law. Cyber Law and Ethics: Regulation of the Connected World provides a practical presentation of legal principles, and is essential reading for non-specialist students dealing with the intersection of the internet and the law.

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CYBERSECURITY LAW Learn to protect your clients with this definitive guide to cybersecurity law in this fully-updated third edition Cybersecurity is an essential facet of modern society, and as a result, the application of security measures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data is crucial. Cybersecurity can be used to protect assets of all kinds, including data, desktops, servers, buildings, and most importantly, humans. Understanding the ins and outs of the legal rules governing this important field is vital for any lawyer or other professionals looking to protect these interests. The thoroughly revised and updated Cybersecurity Law offers an authoritative guide to the key statutes, regulations, and court rulings that pertain to cybersecurity, reflecting the latest legal developments on the subject. This comprehensive text deals with all aspects of cybersecurity law, from data security and enforcement actions to anti-hacking laws, from surveillance and privacy laws to national and international cybersecurity law. New material in this latest edition includes many expanded sections, such as the addition of more recent FTC data security consent decrees, including Zoom, SkyMed, and InfoTrax. Readers of the third edition of Cybersecurity Law will also find: An all-new chapter focused on laws related to ransomware and the latest attacks that compromise the availability of data and systems New and updated sections on new data security laws in New York and Alabama, President Biden’s cybersecurity executive order, the Supreme Court’s first opinion interpreting the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, American Bar Association guidance on law firm cybersecurity, Internet of Things cybersecurity laws and guidance, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, the NIST Privacy Framework, and more New cases that feature the latest findings in the constantly evolving cybersecurity law space An article by the author of this textbook, assessing the major gaps in U.S. cybersecurity law A companion website for instructors that features expanded case studies, discussion questions by chapter, and exam questions by chapter Cybersecurity Law is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate level courses in cybersecurity, cyber operations, management-oriented information technology (IT), and computer science. It is also a useful reference for IT professionals, government personnel, business managers, auditors, cybersecurity insurance agents, and academics in these fields, as well as academic and corporate libraries that support these professions.

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.

"Bissonette has made an extremely important contribution to the technology leadership literature. School leaders face extraordinary challenges as they balance student empowerment with organizational responsibility. This book′s clear guidance, real-life scenarios, and practical tips help administrators navigate those shoals effectively." —Scott McLeod, Associate Professor and Director UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education Protect students and staff by ensuring the appropriate, ethical use of technology! Concerned that the fast-evolving technology used to empower students also puts the school at risk? The legal issues that affect today′s classrooms require a heightened awareness and understanding of Internet safety and cyber law. This timely reference is an essential overview for teachers, media specialists, and administrators covering legal issues related to Internet and technology use. Lawyer and educational policy expert Aimée M. Bissonette provides up-to-date research, jargon-free summaries of legal cases illustrating potentially risky classroom situations, and proactive strategies on: Privacy, security, copyright, liability, and safety Internet tools, social networking sites, cyberbullying, and appropriate online behavior The use of non-school electronics such as cell phones, handheld computers, and cameras With sample policies, procedures, permission forms, and contract language, Cyber Law turns complicated legal concepts into concrete ideas that will help schools act responsibly and anticipate new developments.

This volume collects notable writings of Barnabas A. Samatta, Chief Justice of Tanzania from 2000 to his retirement in 2007, together with writings by others that document his career and show the judgment of his peers about his work on the Court of Appeal of Tanzania. The writings include Samatta's thoughts on Tanzania's constitutional order and the importance of the rule of law, as well as a number of key rulings and judgments. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).