Information Technology Laws

Information technology laws, also referred to as IT laws, govern issues related to digital information. information technology laws include laws related to electronic commerce, Internet usage, computer software, electronic signatures, privacy and security, as well as many other issues relating to digital information technologies. Information technology laws vary by location, and different countries have their own specific laws, penalties, and methods of enforcement related to information technology. In the United States, various federal agencies are responsible for creating and enforcing information technology laws. The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of The United States Department of Justice deals exclusively with cyber crimes, including intellectual property crimes, cyberattacks, and data theft. Information technology attorneys are often consulted for legal issues related to information technology laws. IT attorneys are often used to assist in the creation of software licensing agreements, or with other legal IT issues such as e-commerce, web hosting, IT outsourcing, and intellectual property issues.

Fast Facts

  • From January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, the Internet Crime Complaint Center website received 206,884 complaint submissions.
  • In 2007, 75.8% of cybercrime Perpetrators reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center were male.

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  • Laws Against Hackers

    The advent of personal computers and the Internet have brought with them a new kind of crime: hacking. Hacking...
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    Technology laws are a sub-category that fall under the main category of Intellectual Property (IP) laws....
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    The growth of information technology, including use of the Internet, and the borderless nature of cyberspace h...
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    How can technology laws protect me? A.  In the digital age where anyone can place any type of information on ...
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  • Technology and Copyright

    Technology and Copyright Information products are still taking predominance and continue to grow hastily. Due ...
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