Computer Law

Computer Law 

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What is Computer Law?

Computer law encompasses all of the laws that relate to the transfer, use and storage of electronic information. Basically, it’s any law that has to do with computers and other electronic devices that store information. Computer law includes a wide range of topics including security, private property rights and even constitutional law. (legal careerpath, 2019)

Contracts

Computer lawyers handle legal contracts for computers and technology. They know the laws related to contracts and computers. Companies use contracts for everyday operations, like online sales and website development. Computer lawyers ensure these contracts are legally sound.(legal careerpath, 2019)

Privacy

Computer lawyers contemplate and address how to keep private information safe in a world where the information is available at the click of a button. Lawyers help their clients determine how to best secure customer information. They implement policies to protect the company from liability in the event of a breach. They must determine whether a company can share the personal information that they collect and how to do so lawfully. (legal careerpath, 2019)

Computer crimes

People use computers to commit crimes. Some of these crimes have a single victim. Other crimes target government information or politicians. Criminals use the internet and computers to scam victims out of their life savings. They also use computers to make money transfers to aid in the commission of crime. Computers have made our lives easier, and unfortunately the same goes for crime.(legal careerpath, 2019)

Computer lawyers who focus on computer crimes have to think a step ahead. They might think of laws to help detect and stop computer crimes. They might work as prosecuting officials to hold criminals accountable for their actions. Computer attorneys also defend the individuals charged with committing crimes using the computer.(legal careerpath, 2019)

Telecommunications law

Telecommunications law regulates communication companies, and computer lawyers help them follow the rules. The government sets regulations on market share, bandwidth, and content priority. Computer lawyers ensure compliance and provide legal assistance in case of violations. (legal careerpath, 2019)

reference

Kaspersky (2023) What are some of the laws regarding internet and data security?, www.kaspersky.com. Available at: https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/internet-laws (Accessed: 04 June 2023).

legal careerpath (2019). What is Computer Law? [online] Legalcareerpath.com. Available at: https://legalcareerpath.com/what-is-computer-law/.