Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this
practical guide to cyber law the law affecting information and communication
technology (ICT) in the Czech Republic covers every aspect of the subject,
including intellectual property rights in the ICT sector, relevant competition rules,
drafting and negotiating ICT-related contracts, electronic transactions, privacy
issues, and computer crime. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will
appreciate the detailed explanation of specific characteristics of practice and
procedure.
Following a general introduction, the book assembles its information and guidance
in seven main areas of practice: the regulatory framework of the electronic
communications market; software protection, legal protection of databases or chips,
and other intellectual property matters; contracts with regard to software licensing
and network services, with special attention to case law in this area; rules with
regard to electronic evidence, regulation of electronic signatures, electronic
banking, and electronic commerce; specific laws and regulations with respect to the
liability of network operators and service providers and related product liability;
protection of individual persons in the context of the processing of personal data
and confidentiality; and the application of substantive criminal law in the area of
ICT.
Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it
provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal
professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in the Czech
Republic will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will
appreciate its value in the study of comparative law in this relatively new and
challenging field.