Description
Law and Computer Science. Ethics and legislation
Book Summary
This work offers a comprehensive study on the intersection of computer science and law, addressing the legal challenges posed by the digital age. The authors analyze everything from electronic contracting and digital signatures to data protection and cybercrime, providing a clear vision of how national, European, and international regulations govern the technological environment. An essential resource for understanding the legal framework that governs the information society.
What is it about?
The book examines the main relationships between Law and Computer Science, starting from the premise that the technological environment evolves faster than the legal one and has an international reach. It addresses issues such as electronic commerce, contracting via the internet, electronic signatures, and the evidentiary value of digital documents. It also analyzes codes of ethics, personal data protection, the legal protection of software and other electronic creations, as well as computer-related crime and its main criminal types.
Main Topics
- Regulation of the Internet and the Information Society
- Electronic contracting and digital signature
- Personal data protection and privacy
- Intellectual property of software and digital creations
- Computer crimes and cybersecurity
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at legal professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students in legal sciences, as well as information technology specialists who need to understand the legal framework applicable to their activity. It is also useful for researchers and compliance officers in companies in the digital sector.
What this book offers
- A complete overview of the legislation applicable to new technologies
- Analysis of national, European, and international regulations
- Clarification of complex legal concepts in the digital sphere
- Tools to face the legal challenges of digital transformation
- References to codes of ethics and best practices
Technical Sheet
- Author: Menéndez Mato, Juan Carlos; Gayo Santa Cecilia, Mª Eugenia
- Publisher: J.M. Bosch Editor
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: TELECOMMUNICATIONS LAW
- Collection: TBD. COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 340
- Weight: 583 g
Editorial Review
This is a rigorous and up-to-date work that successfully synthesizes the complex relationship between law and technology with clarity. Its multidisciplinary approach and attention to supranational regulations make it a useful reference for both jurists and ICT professionals seeking legal guidance in a constantly changing environment.