The Law of Global Digitality

The Internet is not an uncharted territory, but norms matter. This book compares six different areas of law that have been particularly exposed to global digitality to consider whether cyberlaw is little more than the law of the horse or whether the law of global digitality is special. It brings together legal academics with expertise in how law has both reacted to and shaped cross-border, global Internet communication to consider whether it is possible to identify a particular mediality of law in the digital age.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Internet, a vast and complex realm, is not an uncharted territory. Within its vast expanse, norms play a pivotal role, shaping the interactions, regulations, and legitimacy of various actors. These norms are not static or unstructured; rather, they are dynamic and multifaceted, constantly evolving and being contested and legitimated by a multitude of stakeholders. The question arises: Are these norms diverse and unstructured, or are they part of a recognizable order? If the latter, what form does this order take?

To delve into these critical inquiries, this collected volume offers fresh perspectives on the role of law in the digital age. It compares six distinct areas of law that have been particularly impacted by global digitality, including consumer contracts, data protection, the media, financial markets, criminal activity, and intellectual property law. By examining how these diverse areas of law have adapted to cross-border online situations, the book explores whether cyberlaw can be merely described as the law of the horse or if it possesses unique characteristics across various legal domains.

The book brings together legal scholars with expertise in the intersection of law and cross-border, global Internet communication. Their contributions examine whether a distinct mediality of law has emerged in the digital age, considering how law has both reacted to and shaped the dynamics of digital communication.

In exploring whether a global law of digitality has truly materialized, this book appeals to a wide audience, including academics, students, and practitioners engaged in the study of the future of law in the digital age. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complex interplay between traditional categories of law and the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032073699