0471377481 pbk. : acid-free paper 9780471377481 paperback
Alternate Call Number
N 631 CAS.I
Summary
"Governments around the world are establishing laws and regulations that will have a great impact on the way Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do business. With existing and ongoing efforts to regulate the Internet, ISPs are in desperate need of expert guidance to sort out which laws apply to them." "This valuable guide gives you: detailed explanations on the varying laws and how their technical features impact running a liability-free ISP; critical considerations for adopting effective policies and procedures that enable you to best structure your operations; and valuable insight on the important issues to consider when contracting with users, vendors, and sales channels to accommodate the laws and maximize your profitability."--BOOK JACKET.
Formatted Contents Note
Networking Council Foreword Ch. 1. WWW: The Wild, Wild West? Ch. 2. Intellectual Property and Other Laws Made Simple Ch. 3. A Special Law for ISPs: The DMCA Ch. 4. Other Internet-Specific Laws Ch. 5. What Is an ISP to Do (or Not)? Content and Activity Regulations to Live By Ch. 6. Incorporating ISP Liability Concepts in Contracts Ch. 7. Policies and Procedures: What to Ask/Tell Your Lawyer Ch. 8. Technical and Legal Glossary.
"Governments around the world are establishing laws and regulations that will have a great impact on the way Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do business. With existing and ongoing efforts to regulate the Internet, ISPs are in desperate need of expert guidance to sort out which laws apply to them." "This valuable guide gives you: detailed explanations on the varying laws and how their technical features impact running a liability-free ISP; critical considerations for adopting effective policies and procedures that enable you to best structure your operations; and valuable insight on the important issues to consider when contracting with users, vendors, and sales channels to accommodate the laws and maximize your profitability."--BOOK JACKET.