Cloud Computing Law

Cloud computing has become mainstream and ubiquitous, providing scalable and resilient services for a wide range of applications. This book provides an accessible analysis of the key legal and regulatory issues surrounding cloud computing, including contracts, information ownership, privacy, data protection, law enforcement access, and international tax models.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 648 pages
\n Publication date: 07 May 2021
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing has witnessed a remarkable surge in its adoption, with theaaS model emerging as a dominant and pervasive paradigm. Cloud now encompasses a wide range of services, extending from the remote provision of essential computing resources and storage to the delivery of complex business, government, logistics, healthcare, education, and entertainment services. The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the remarkable global scalability and resilience of cloud computing, as billions of workers and students seamlessly transitioned to remote work and online learning within weeks. This book offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the key legal and regulatory issues that surround cloud computing. It delves into various topics, including contracts for cloud services, information ownership and licensing, privacy and data protection, standards and competition law, law enforcement access to data, and international tax models for cloud and other digital services.

Organized into four parts, this book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding cloud computing. Part I introduces the concept of cloud computing, explains its significance, and highlights the essential knowledge that non-technical readers should possess. Part II offers a detailed review of standard contracts for 40 cloud services, highlighting key legal and commercial issues that arise in negotiated transactions for cloud services. Ownership of, and access to, digital assets are also explored in depth.

Part III focuses on the application of data protection and cybersecurity rules, including an in-depth assessment of the impact of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on providers and users of cloud services. Part IV addresses governance issues related to public sector use of cloud, access to cloud data by law enforcement authorities, competition rules and standards, and the disruption to global taxation models caused by the rapid shift to cloud.

By providing a comprehensive and accessible exploration of these critical legal and regulatory aspects, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in the cloud computing industry. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex legal landscape and ensure the responsible and sustainable development of cloud services.

\n Weight: 1162g\n
Dimension: 247 x 172 x 39 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198716679\n
Edition number: 2 Revised edition\n