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Legal issues relating to the use of communications technology fall under the jurisdiction of cyber law. While cyber law is its own body of human study, it is not as distinct a field of law because many of its concerns intersect with other legal fields, among them freedom of expression, protection of intellectual property, and respect for privacy. One major problem of cyber law is how to treat the Internet. Should it be treated as a physical space that is subject to a particular jurisdiction's legislations or should it be treated as a world unto itself, and thus, is considered free of such limitations? This section deals with cyber law and all the concerns relating thereto.
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Health Care In Haiti A Battered System Is Dealt Another Blow
Posted by Jeanne Azorsky. Published on Jan 16, 2010
When a powerful earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday, many of those injured by collapsed buildings lay in the streets pleading for help. Even for those with open fractures and head injuries, there was l
What Leads To Extortion
Posted by James Smith 11717. Published on Nov 12, 2009
The act of extortion occurs when a person obtains property, money, or some other valuable asset from another person by using threats to scare the person into handing over the assets. Demanding some form of payment in return for not carrying out a threat is extortion. Any threat created to scare another person into taking actions to avoid the threat is a form of extortion. Extortion includes threats of physical harm, murder, or abduction. One example of a situation that may lead to extortion is the classic mafia example. The mafia is notorious for using extortion as a way they
Defamation Law Part 2: Successful Strategies To Deal With Online Defamation - February 2009
Posted by Shireen Smith. Published on Oct 05, 2009
Although it is difficult to get a successful result in an online defamation issue, it can be done by carefully establishing who is making the comment, and where they are based.
Defamation Law - Part I - February 2009
Posted by Shireen Smith. Published on Oct 05, 2009
The internet has radically changed the nature of defamation law. While it was once a specialised subject left to media lawyers it is now a topic on which most internet lawyers have to advise.
Ten Important Things In Cyber Law
Posted by Himlal Pun. Published on Sep 15, 2009
Cyber Law deals with the legal issues of the internet usage and all devices connected over the network, their proper use in order to prevent and control cyber crimes. Since the internet is all over the world the rules and regulations are a bit cloudy but we need to keep in mind a few things to ensure that we are using the internet in a proper and safe manner without causing any trouble.
Computer Forensics In Criminal Defence
Posted by Jenny Pilley. Published on Sep 13, 2009
There is a lot of coverage within the media about how digital forensics have been used within a court case to prosecute. However, within the British judicial system, someone is innocent until proven otherwise.
The Issues With Online Legal Working
Posted by Majid Osman. Published on Aug 14, 2009
There are so many issues in today's world with the online legal working. That is because of the capacity of the uneducated narrow minded people who believe that internet business men are not paying tax. The problems have occurred with individuals earning a crazy amount of dollars, all fair and square. Now it makes absolute sense that the people are concerned because they are not earning as much as the people of the online industries. This is by far the biggest issue that is been talked about in regards with online legal working.
7 Tips On How To Protect Yourself Against An Ebay Thief And Other Ebay Schemes
Posted by Romel Whiteside. Published on Jul 27, 2009
1. Be aware of eBay "phishers". They will send you emails hoping that you will take the bait. They are looking for type of personal or credit card information that they can use for their own personal use. The more spam emails they send, the better their chances are of getting what they want.
Role Of Business Books In Current Business Scenario
Posted by BhratBrij. Published on Jul 25, 2009
One time investment in business books such as small business books and tax planning books is worth the efforts, money and time that would go into fighting legal suits.
Understanding Cyberstalking
Posted by Dennis. Published on Jul 11, 2009
Cyberstalking is a fairly new term now commonly used to refer to the online version of stalking someone. It is an undesirable product brought about by the effectiveness of the Web into connecting people online. It is a particularly serious subject that still requires careful study and may pose a challenge to law enforcement authorities in terms of prevention and prosecution.