Publisher's Synopsis
This guide explains the law and regulation in the UK as it applies to the Internet. The text is designed to help practitoners not only to identify the practical legal questions likely to arise, but also how to deal with them effectively.;With the focus placed upon key areas of contention, such as copyright, cash transactions, product liability, advertising, defamation and data protection, the book should help the reader to understand the potential liabilties and risks involved. It also answers such questions as: how do I set up and protect a site on the Internet? and how can a company protect itself from liability arising from an employee's misuse of the Internet? The text also contains illustrative examples and sample precedents for disclaimers.