This textbook is written by Mireille Hildebrandt and provides a clear introduction to the law, specifically aimed at computer scientists and related disciplines. It addresses essential topics such as privacy, data protection, cybercrime, and intellectual property from a European and American perspective.
The text examines how the law works and its impact on individuals and technological systems. The book explains the legal frameworks surrounding private and public legislation, criminal law, and international regulations. This makes it indispensable for computer scientists who need insight into legal aspects when developing and using digital artifacts.
Product information
- Author: Mireille Hildebrandt (Research Professor 'Interfacing Law and Technology', Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 6 May 2020
- Number of pages: 352
- ISBN: 9780198860884
- Theme: Digital, IT and Communications law
- BISAC: LAW / Communications