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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:13 authored by Chris MarsdenThis article explains why technology and network architecture are the subject of law and regulation, can have law-like effects on society, and can be used as tools of the law. It includes historical examples from the predigital world, to heighten appreciation of the difference the transition from analogue to digital has made in this domain. These are technical standards for encryption and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technologies, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) as an element of the traffic management/ net neutrality debate, computer security and content censorship as issues which illustrate the relationship between technical issues and other regulatory matters (including digital rights management DRM), and emerging legal issues. It analyzes the spectrum of approaches taken by governments around the world, with examples of specific legal, regulatory, or policy approaches or tools from USA, UK and Europe. These areas are chosen as the most sophisticated and formally democratically accountable regions, whose lessons generally apply to other regions of the world.
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- Published
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Wiley-BlackwellPage range
1-19Pages
1280.0Book title
The international encyclopedia of digital communication & societyPlace of publication
OxfordISBN
9781118290743Department affiliated with
- Law Publications
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- Yes
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Robin Mansell, Sandra Barman, Shenja van der Graaf, James D Ivory, David J Grimshaw, Charles Steinfield, Aphra Kerr, Dorothea Kleine, Pieter Ballon, Peng Hwa AngLegacy Posted Date
2014-09-08Usage metrics
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