Information Technology Law: The Law and Society

Second Edition

Andrew Murray

Provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the law as it relates to the modern online environment, including governance, digital expression, IPRs and digitisation, e-crimes, e-commerce and data privacy/protection

The first textbook in this subject to discuss the unique challenges of the information society including: the digital public sphere, the digital divide, virtual environments (including gaming) and the future challenge of web 3.0

Includes regular highlight and case study boxes, which place the theory into context and encourage students to engage critically with the subject

Supported by an Online Resource Centre which includes regular podcast updates, a list of helpful weblinks, a glossary and a link to the author's IT law blog

New to this Edition:

A new chapter entitled 'Social Media and Unsocial Conduct'

Increased case law coverage across the chapters

Inclusion of new material on 'walled gardens', apps, and mobile technologies

Expanded coverage of defamation & privacy

New exam style questions at the end of each chapters