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Information technology law\u00a0(also called “digital law”) concerns the\u00a0law\u00a0of\u00a0information technology, including computing<\/strong> and the internet<\/strong>. It is related to legal informatics, and governs the digital\u00a0dissemination of both (digitalized) information and\u00a0software,\u00a0information security\u00a0and\u00a0electronic commerce aspects. It raises specific issues of intellectual property\u00a0in computing and online,\u00a0contract\u00a0law,\u00a0privacy,\u00a0freedom of expression, and\u00a0jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different names<\/span><\/h3>\n

IT Law is called by many different names. For example, ICT law,\u00a0IT law, information technology law, technology law, tech law, computer law, electronic law (or e-law), social or new media law, digital media law,\u00a0Internet law, cyber law and web law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IT Law comprises elements of various branches of the law. It does not constitute a separate area of law rather it encompasses aspects of contract<\/strong>, intellectual property<\/strong>, privacy, artificial intelligence<\/strong><\/span> and <\/span>data protection laws<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Intellectual property<\/span><\/h3>\n

Intellectual property\u00a0is an important component of IT law, including\u00a0copyright, rules on\u00a0fair use, and special rules on copy protection for digital media, and circumvention of such schemes.\u00a0<\/span>The related topics of\u00a0software licenses,\u00a0end user license agreements,\u00a0free software licenses\u00a0and\u00a0open-source licenses\u00a0can involve discussion of product liability, professional liability of individual developers, warranties, contract law, trade secrets and intellectual property.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are rules on the uses to which computers and computer networks may be put, in particular there are rules on\u00a0unauthorized access,\u00a0data privacy\u00a0and\u00a0spamming. There are also limits on the use of\u00a0encryption and of equipment which may be used to defeat copy protection schemes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Laws<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are laws governing trade on the Internet, taxation, consumer protection, and advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are laws on\u00a0censorship\u00a0versus freedom of expression, rules on public access to government information, and individual access to information held on them by private bodies. There are laws on what data must be retained for law enforcement, and what may not be gathered or retained, for privacy reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

In certain circumstances, computer communications may be used in evidence, and to establish contracts. New methods of tapping and surveillance made possible by computers have wildly differing rules on how they may be used by law enforcement bodies and as evidence in court.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advising clients<\/span><\/h3>\n

With respect to information technology law<\/strong>, we advise our clients on the aspects of privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, e-money, licensing, software procurement, services agreements, registered electronic mail, secured electronic signature, mobile applications including the regulatory and compliance matters. As regards intellectual property law<\/strong>, we advise our clients on the aspects of licensing, trademark registration, infringements, patents and designs, invalidation of trademarks and injunctive reliefs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Information technology law operates across jurisdictions, and a cross-fertilisation of regulatory responses occurs at the interface between domestic, regional and international law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information security<\/span><\/h3>\n

Much of the problem that occurs in the field of information technology results from enterprises failing to keep customer and employee information secure. Now that it is primarily stored in digital format, sensitive information is susceptible to theft on a scale unimaginable in previous generations. Hackers and other cyber criminals routinely target financial institutions, e-commerce websites, and ordinary businesses, sometimes gaining access to thousands of customers’ data all at once. This can lead to various legal claims, from government enforcement actions to class action consumer lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electronic signatures<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another growing area of concern for many businesses involves electronic signatures. Like digital storage, electronic signature software has the potential to dramatically streamline operations for businesses willing to embrace new technology. At the same time, care must be taken to avoid compromising sensitive customer data and\/or violating government regulations on the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our services include data protection, GDPR and cyber security compliance, social media law, e-commerce, website compliance, software licensing, data privacy and freedom of information. As part of our comprehensive approach to technology, cyber and data protection law, we invite you to explore two of our key insights:<\/span><\/p>\n