'A tour de force in taking readers through complex IT law issues in clear, easy to understand fashion. From IT contracts to IP and data protection law, this book is bang up to date with the latest changes in one of the most fast moving fields.'

- Susan Singleton, IT Lawyer, Singletons Solicitors

'An engaging book, equally accessible to those from an IT, legal or business background… brings to life by application what might sometimes be dry areas. I learnt from it, and the learning was enjoyable.'

- Professor Angela Devereux, Director of Professional Practice, Hillary Rodham School of Law at Swansea University

'The Swiss Army knife of IT Law, this is like having 13 separate essential guides in one book, each independent but linked to the core topic of IT Law and how to interpret and navigate it, giving you common sense advice and approaches for everyday use. An essential part of anyone’s bookshelf.'

- Peregrine R Perrott, Global Head of Commercial, Compliance and Regulatory, Faria Education Group

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'A handy book for CISOs, legal professionals with no technology background, CIOs, and others who need to be aware of the legal, technology, and cybersecurity intersections.'

- Wessam Maher, Chief Information Security and Risk Officer, The American University in Cairo

'As a member of a university in-house legal team I know this book will be well-thumbed in no time. The pace of digital change makes practical help of precisely this kind essential to our sanity in a busy generalist in-house practice.'

- Joanna Rainbow, In-house counsel, York University, Toronto

'This insightful book cuts across the jargon and legalese and presents the essential information needed to gain a basic understanding of IT Law in key areas.'

- Sonal Khimji LLB FIP CIPM CIPP/E, Freelance DPO and Head of Legal, Omnigov Limited

This comprehensive guide for management professionals discusses the IT-related legal issues faced by businesses on a daily basis. Legal concepts and terminology are notoriously difficult for non-specialists, but this book explains in plain English the relevant legal frameworks and gives examples from actual cases. New material in this edition include chapters on GDPR, cyber security, cloud computing contracts and Agile.
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This comprehensive guide for management professionals discusses the IT-related legal issues faced by businesses on a daily basis. Legal concepts and terminology are notoriously difficult for non-specialists, but this book explains in plain English the most relevant legal frameworks and gives examples from actual cases.
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  1. IT Contracts
  2. Cloud Computing
  3. Cloud Computing Contracts 
  4. Intellectual Property Law for Computer Users
  5. Cyber Security 
  6. GDPR and Data Protection
  7. Data Protection in Practice 
  8. IT in the workplace - Protecting the employer
  9. Avoiding Employment Problems 
  10. Open Source Software
  11. Agile
  12. Setting Up Joint Ventures
  13. Resolving Disputes             

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This comprehensive guide for management professionals discusses the computer-related legal issues faced by businesses and their staff on a daily basis. ‘A Practical Guide to IT Law’ explains, in plain English, the most relevant legal frameworks with examples from actual case law used to illustrate the kinds of problems and disputes that arise most commonly. New material in this edition includes chapters on GDPR, big data, internet of things, Blockchain, and Agile.
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'Written in plain English, it is readable, and provides practical advice... a valuable addition to my bookshelf.'

Product details

ISBN
9781780174884
Published
2020
Edition
3. edition
Publisher
BCS Learning & Development Limited
Height
244 mm
Width
170 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
256

Biographical note

Jeremy Holt is the former head of the Computer Law Group of Clark Holt Commercial Solicitors. Jeremy Newton is a director at Technology Law Alliance in London, a law firm specialising in IT, outsourcing and e-commerce law.