About the Book:
Cyberspace and the Law : Concepts and Legal Determination, Indian Rules and Regulations with the UNCITRAL Model Law and Related Foreign Legislation including Intellectual Property

The present new edition covers majorly Cyberspace and the Law - Concepts and Legal Determination : Evolution of Law in Cyberspace: A Perspective on Internet Related Legal Issues ? Planning A Business Enterprise on the Internet, Security Concerns, Trade Secrets and Privacy ? Tax Aspects of Electronic Commerce Transactions ? Intellectual Property in Cyberspace ? The Law of Internet Disputes ? Business Models: An Analysis of Legal Aspects of B2B and B2C Methods in Europe and their Impact on Indian Trading ? Insurance and the Internet ? Protection of Personal Data and Privacy ? Data Privacy : Fundamental Legal Concepts ? Data Privacy : Jurisdiction and Applicable Law ? International Data Transfers ? Data Privacy : Compliance Challenges and Startegies.""It has been more than six years after the first edition was prepared. The rapid development of information technology presents challenges to legal systems across the globe. A common feature for the business success of Internet transactions is the fact that they are 'direct'. Classical middlemen such as agents, distributors and franchisees, and the costs associated with these intermediaries, may be cut out of distribution chains. On the other hand, the Internet also creates new opportunities for business intermediaries who may now sell products not only in their home markets and in neighbouring states but also all over the world. Of course, all these changes go along with interesting legal issues specific to certain 'special' contractual relationships. In addition, there are the general legal aspects connected with the use of the new technology such as digital signatures, encryption technologies and other aspects of electronic commerce.""The rapid development of information and communication technologies over the past decade has revolutionized business practices. Transactions accomplished through electronic means - collectively "electronic commerce"-have created new legal issues. The shift from paper-based to electronic transactions has raised questions concerning the recognition, authenticity and enforceability of electronic documents and signatures. The challenge for lawmakers has been to balance the sometimes-conflicting goals of safeguarding electronic commerce and encouraging technological development. The Information Technology Act of 2000 aims to facilitate the development of a secure regulatory environment for electronic commerce by providing a legal infrastructure governing electronic contracting, security and integrity of electronic transactions, the use of digital signatures and other issues related to electronic commerce.""Information Technology Act, 2000, Indian Rules & Regulations : Information Technology (Certifying Authorities) Rules, 2000 ? Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2000 ? Electronic Commerce Act, 1988 ? ISP Guide Lines ? RBI Internet Banking Report ? RBI Guidelines on internet banking, etc.""Uncitral Model Laws and Related Foreign Legislation : E-Commerce Legislation: Recent European Community Developments ? Uncitral Model Law, 1998 ? Singapore Electronic Transactions Act, 1998 ? Singapore Electronic Transactions (Certifying Authority) Regulations 1999 ? US Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, 1999 ? US Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Nov. 1997 Draft) ? UK Data Protection Act, 1988. Intellectual Property : US Digital Millenium Copyright Act, 1998 (US Copyright Office Summary) ? WIPO Copy Right Rules, 1996 ? WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty Rules, 1996 ? The ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ? Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.