This book is a collection of cases, statutes, and other materials that were selected and edited to introduce readers to the intricacies of the legal issues associated with computer technology. Its approach is comprehensive, which allows the professor to highlight the areas of law of greatest personal interest. Furthermore, it was written by a professor of computer law with a degree in computer science who has been engaged in the practice of computer law since the early 1980s.
The book starts with two overview sections: one presents a basic primer on computer technology oriented toward the reader without significant computer experience; the other addresses the difficulties and inconsistencies the legal system has experienced in addressing computer technology. After the overview sections, the book has sections on contracts, tort, evidence, freedom of information, First Amendment, jurisdiction, privacy, inaccurate information, and criminal and proprietary rights.
