Product Description

The last decade has seen the field of computer law develop at a phenomenal rate in response to changing technology. Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fourth edition, the law within the four key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, criminal law and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use.

Introduction to Computer Law is suitable for undergraduate and professional students taking modules in the subject, and will also be invaluable to managers, computer professionals and legal practitioners.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #589090 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12-23
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Review

'David Bainbridge has produced a well written, enagaging textbook which has much to recommend it, both to its intended target audience as well as to those from a legal background looking for an easy introduction to the field.'

Gavin Sutter, Entertainment Law, Vol 1, No 3, Autumn 2002.

'...clear, concise and extremely accessible.....affirms...[Bainbridge's] position as an authority in the area of computer law.'

Sinead Keaveney, New Law Journal Book Review Supplement, 03/08/01

From the Back Cover
The last decade has seen the field of computer law develop at a phenomenal rate in response to changing technology. Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fourth edition, the law within the four key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, criminal law and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use.
Features of the fourth edition include-
· the new database rights and changes to database copyright law
· issues relating to the Internet and e-commerce, including copyright, domain names, defamation and the publishers' defence
· new cases on computer misuse, software copyright and the patentability of software inventions
· the nature of shrink-wrap licences in the light of the recent case of Beta v Adobe
· liability for defective software, including the Millennium bug
· the position regarding employees and RSI
· the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy in Telecommunications Directive
Introduction to Computer Law is suitable for undergraduate and professional students taking modules in the subject, and will also be invaluable to managers, computer professionals and legal practitioners.
David I Bainbridge is a barrister, chartered civil engineer and member of the British Computer Society. He is currently Reader in Law at Aston University, where he teaches information technology law, intellectual property law and criminal law. His industrial experience includes construction management and software development for the construction industry. He has researched in the field of data protection for the European Commission and is widely published in the academic field.

About the Author
David I Bainbridge is a barrister, chartered civil engineer and member of the British Computer Society. He is currently Reader in Law at Aston University, where he teaches information technology law, intellectual property law and criminal law. His industrial experience includes construction management and software development for the construction industry. He has researched in the field of data protection for the European Commission and is widely published in the academic field.

Customer Reviews

A necessary companion if....
you are studying undergrad computing and need a definitive text on computer law. I guarantee you won't be reading this one on the beach, but it makes an excellent study companion and it is easy to see why so many lecturers make it a recommended text.

Also a great reference for computing professionals - you never know when you might need it ;-)

It is logically organised and well set out - but as for readability, well it's a law book so don't aim too high - but it is better than many others!!

Major tip - always buy the latest edition - as it is a law book it will date pretty quickly.

excellent, even for laywers
I was a bit sceptical at first, thinking it could just be a book with microsoft indulged pages. i was pleasantly surprised when i found this was not te case. the book deals with subjects such as copyright to hacking, and is a great source of information, even for a laywer!

Comprehensive and accessible.
As a past student of Dr. Bainbridge I had no doubt that this text would be excellent - and sure enough I was not proved wrong. From copyright to porn, every avenue of Computer law is explored using language everyone can understand. Can be used as a reference book as easily as it can be read. Only complaint I would have is the index could be better, but I'd still give it five stars.