Information technology law in Australia

By Olujoke Akindemowo

This exciting new text is an account of the development of Australian law in an extremely dynamic context, & a statement of current Australian responses to local & international information technology law developments. Information Technology Law in Australia provides a clear & concise exposition of the legal issues raised by contemporary uses of computers, telecommunications, & the Internet. Current issues & forecast developments are explained & analysed in the context of the Australian legal & regulatory environment. A number of Australian statutes, codes of conduct & reports are reviewed, & reference is made to significant international developments such as the 1996 WIPO Copyright Treaty, & 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: * the history & evolution of information technology law * electronic commerce * year 2000 liability * criminal liability * regulatory policy issues raised by digital cash & internet abuses * patents & copyright * digital data privacy rights & * internet judicial issues. The material presented is logically structured & easy to understand. Relevant concepts are explained, avoiding confusing jargon. Diagrams, tables, flowcharts & a glossary of key terms are included.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0455216320
• ISBN13: 9780455216324
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: LBC Information Services
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.