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Technology Law

Technology Law

Technology Law

Australian and International Perspectives
Marcus Smith, Charles Sturt University, Canberra
Gregor Urbas, Australian National University, Canberra
October 2021
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    The regulation of technology is an important and topical area of law, relevant to almost all aspects of society. Technology Law: Australian and International Perspectives presents a thorough exploration of the new legal challenges created by evolving technologies, from the use of facial recognition technology in criminal investigations to the rise and regulation of cryptocurrencies. A well-written and fascinating introduction to technology law in Australia and internationally, Technology Law provides thorough coverage of the theoretical perspectives, legislation, cases and developing issues where technology and the law interact. The text covers data protection and privacy, healthcare technology, criminal justice technology, commercial transactions, cybercrime, social media and intellectual property, and canvasses the future of technology and technology law.
    Written by leading experts in the field, Technology Law is an excellent resource for law students and legal professionals with an interest in the area.

    • Comprehensive coverage of topics with contemporary examples
    • Discussion of policy
    • High level account of the law in Australia with international perspectives

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    October 2021
    Paperback
    9781108816014
    396 pages
    243 × 170 × 14 mm
    0.465kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Introduction to Technology Law
    • 2. Technology, Theory and Regulation
    • 3. Privacy and Data Protection
    • 4. Law, Technology and Healthcare
    • 5. Law, Technology and Commercial Transactions
    • 6. Law, Technology and the Criminal Justice System
    • 7. Cybercrime
    • 8. Social Media and Communications
    • 9. Intellectual Property
    • 10. International Investigation and Enforcement
    • 11. Future Directions in Technology Law.
      Authors
    • Marcus Smith , Charles Sturt University, Canberra

      Marcus Smith is Senior Lecturer in Law and Course Director at the Centre for Law and Justice, Charles Sturt University, and Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra.

    • Gregor Urbas , Australian National University, Canberra

      Gregor Urbas is Adjunct Associate Professor at the ANU College of Law, a former Associate Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, and a Canberra barrister.