Computer & Internet

In his foreword to George Takach's Computer Law, David Johnson, chair of the Canadian Information Highway Advisory Council, writes:
"Canada is in an enviable position to lead the information technology revolution. One test of this leadership is whether we have the human resource and human science skills...to undergird and enhance impressive scient …

This best-selling text has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect industry changes since publication of the first edition in 1998. George Takach is one of Canada's leading practitioners and teachers in this new legal field. Computer Law 2/e brings together elements of many diverse branches of law, from intellectual property law to criminal …

From Grokster to Google, copyright has emerged as one of the Internet's most challenging legal issues. Once limited to a select group of scholars, copyright now captures front page headlines as millions of Canadians consider its impact on education, technology, communication, and culture.

As Canada embarks on a new round of digital copyright reform, …

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act was approved by the House of Commons in April 2000 and took initial effect on January 1, 2001. The Act applies to any organization that collects, uses or discloses personal information in the course of commercial activity. Within four years, it will apply to the entire private sector …