Publisher's Synopsis
This volume introduces the reader to the principles of law which govern dealings in, and the use of, computer technology, and proposes solutions to commonly encountered problems. The coverage is of use to lawyers, as well as to businesses and scientists for whom computing technology is an integral part of their daily activities.;This edition has been substantially revised to cover new developments in this consantly changing field of law, examining international developments and recent cases in addition to legislative changes.;Chris Reed is Managing Editor of the "International Journal of Law and Computing".