Law and Technology in a Global Digital Society: Autonomous Systems, Big Data, IT Security and Legal Tech

This book examines central aspects of the new technologies and the legal questions raised by them from both an international and an inter-disciplinary perspective. It discusses autonomous systems, big data, and legal tech issues, and emphasizes the need for international and interdisciplinary cooperation to ensure data protection and IT security and create a legal framework for the new technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 377 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of emerging technologies, exploring their core aspects and the legal challenges they present from both an international and interdisciplinary standpoint. The rapid technological revolution and the global interconnectedness of IT systems have created unprecedented challenges for the legal system. Current discussions revolve around autonomous systems, big data, and the complexities surrounding legal tech. Achieving effective data protection, IT security, and the establishment of a comprehensive legal framework for these new technologies require collaborative efforts across international and interdisciplinary boundaries.

The team of authors, comprising seasoned experts with international reputations and young researchers and professionals, brings a wealth of diverse perspectives to the book. Their insights, drawn from numerous jurisdictions, provide valuable insights into the legal landscape of emerging technologies. This book is designed to cater to a wide audience, including jurists, technology professionals in public authorities and companies, practicing lawyers, and researchers.

The first chapter provides an overview of the technological landscape, highlighting the key trends and developments shaping the world. It explores the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain on various industries and society as a whole. The chapter also examines the legal implications of these technologies, including issues related to intellectual property, privacy, and liability.

The second chapter delves into the legal challenges posed by autonomous systems. It discusses the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, drones, and other self-driving technologies. The chapter explores the legal frameworks that govern these systems, including regulations, liability regimes, and ethical guidelines.

The third chapter focuses on big data and its legal implications. It examines the collection, processing, and analysis of large datasets, highlighting the privacy concerns, data protection challenges, and potential risks associated with such practices. The chapter explores the legal frameworks that govern big data, including data protection laws, intellectual property laws, and regulatory frameworks.

The fourth chapter examines the legal challenges surrounding legal tech. It discusses the use of technology in the legal industry, including the adoption of e-discovery, contract management, and legal research tools. The chapter explores the legal implications of these technologies, including issues related to cybersecurity, intellectual property, and professional responsibility.

The fifth chapter explores the role of international and interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing the legal challenges of emerging technologies. It discusses the importance of collaboration between legal professionals, policymakers, and technology experts to develop effective regulations and frameworks that balance the interests of different stakeholders. The chapter also highlights the role of international organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, in promoting global cooperation and regulation.

The final chapter provides an outlook on the future of emerging technologies and their legal implications. It examines the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, including their impact on employment, privacy, and social justice. The chapter also explores the challenges and opportunities for legal professionals in navigating the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the legal challenges posed by emerging technologies. It provides a valuable resource for jurists, technology professionals, policymakers, and researchers alike
This book explores central aspects of the new technologies and the legal questions raised by them from both an international and an inter-disciplinary perspective. The technology revolution and the global networking of IT systems pose enormous challenges for the law. Current areas of discussion relate to autonomous systems, big data and issues surrounding legal tech. Ensuring data protection and IT security as well as the creation of a legal framework for the new technology as a whole can only be achieved through international and inter-disciplinary co-operation. The team of authors is made up of experienced,internationally renowned experts as well as young researchers and professionals who give valuable insights from numerous different jurisdictions. This book is written for jurists and those responsible for technology in public authorities and companies as well as practising lawyers and researchers.

The rapid technological revolution and the global interconnectedness of IT systems have created unprecedented challenges for the legal system. Current discussions revolve around autonomous systems, big data, and the complexities surrounding legal tech. Achieving effective data protection, IT security, and the establishment of a comprehensive legal framework for these new technologies require collaborative efforts across international and interdisciplinary boundaries.

The team of authors, comprising seasoned experts with international reputations and young researchers and professionals, brings a wealth of diverse perspectives to the book. Their insights, drawn from numerous jurisdictions, provide valuable insights into the legal landscape of emerging technologies. This book is designed to cater to a wide audience, including jurists, technology professionals in public authorities and companies, practicing lawyers, and researchers.

The first chapter provides an overview of the technological landscape, highlighting the key trends and developments shaping the world. It explores the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain on various industries and society as a whole. The chapter also examines the legal implications of these technologies, including issues related to intellectual property, privacy, and liability.

The second chapter delves into the legal challenges posed by autonomous systems. It discusses the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, drones, and other self-driving technologies. The chapter explores the legal frameworks that govern these systems, including regulations, liability regimes
regimes, and ethical guidelines.

The third chapter focuses on big data and its legal implications. It examines the collection, processing, and analysis of large datasets, highlighting the privacy concerns, data protection challenges, and potential risks associated with such practices. The chapter explores the legal frameworks that govern big data, including data protection laws, intellectual property laws, and regulatory frameworks.

The fourth chapter examines the legal challenges surrounding legal tech. It discusses the use of technology in the legal industry, including the adoption of e-discovery, contract management, and legal research tools. The chapter explores the legal implications of these technologies, including issues related to cybersecurity, intellectual property, and professional responsibility.

The fifth chapter explores the role of international and interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing the legal challenges of emerging technologies. It discusses the importance of collaboration between legal professionals, policymakers, and technology experts to develop effective regulations and frameworks that balance the interests of different stakeholders. The chapter also highlights the role of international organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, in promoting global cooperation and regulation.

The final chapter provides an outlook on the future of emerging technologies and their legal implications. It examines the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, including their impact on employment, privacy, and social justice. The chapter also explores the challenges and opportunities for legal professionals in navigating the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the legal challenges posed by emerging technologies. It provides a valuable resource for jurists, technology professionals, policymakers, and researchers

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030905125
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022