A Practical Guide to IT Law

IT-related legal issues are faced by businesses on a daily basis, however, the legal concepts and terminology involved are often notoriously difficult for non-specialists to grasp.This comprehensive guide explains the practicalities of IT law in plain English, including relevant legal frameworks and accompanying technical context, and is ideal for management professionals working in IT Law, or those studying for entry to the field.The book examines and discusses key topics, including examples and tips, providing you with the tools you need to work out what needs to be done, who to get advice from and how to deal with IT and legal experts.• Written by a diverse group of IT law professionals;• Suitable for IT and management professionals with no prior knowledge of IT law;• Covers IT contracts, IT in the workplace, intellectual property law, legalities around setting up joint ventures, resolving disputes, open source software;• Includes brand new chapters on GDPR, cyber security, cloud computing contracts and Agile projects.