Handbook of Research on Cyber Law, Data Protection, and Privacy

Information and communication technology has had a multi-dimensional impact on law, regulation, and governance. The Constitution of many countries has declared data protection as a fundamental right, and the legal domain must face many challenges due to global latitude, scale of content exchange, and secrecy issues. This book will focus on the complex relationships of technology and law, both in terms of substantive legal responses and procedural impacts. It will also provide a broader foundation for academics and professionals to improve current security activities and contribute to the protection of the nation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

The impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on law, regulation, and governance has been profound and multifaceted. As technology continues to evolve, the legal framework surrounding the digital domain remains a complex and evolving challenge.

Many countries have recognized data protection as a fundamental right, reflecting the growing importance of personal information in today's society. This trend is evident in the current reform of data protection laws aimed at modernizing the global regulatory framework and in landmark judgments by the judiciary.

However, the rapid pace of technological innovation poses significant challenges for the legal domain. The global nature of the internet, the vast scale of content exchange and data collection, and the relative secrecy issues of internet users make it difficult to regulate and monitor these activities effectively. As a result, it is essential to continue discussions involving policies and law that regulate and monitor these activities and anticipate the need for new laws to protect users.

This book will explore the complex relationships between technology and law, both in terms of substantive legal responses to legal, social, and ethical issues arising in connection with growing public engagement with technology and the procedural impacts and transformative potential of technology on traditional and emerging forms of dispute resolution. It will also provide a broader foundation upon which academics and professionals in the fields can improve current security activities and contribute to the protection of the nation.

In conclusion, the advancement of ICT has had a profound impact on law, regulation, and governance, and the legal framework surrounding the digital domain remains a complex and evolving challenge. This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of these relationships and to contribute to the protection of the nation and the well-being of its citizens.

Weight: 1280g
Dimension: 224 x 290 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799886419