Security rights and liabilities in e-commerce

The book also describes the legal rights of computer system and electronic commerce operators that can be applied to help preserve security and to recover in the event that security is breached. This discussion of legal rights includes advice on how you can effectively enforce your rights. The focus is on legal rights and responsibilities associated with private networks, Internet service providers, commercial Web sites, business-to business industry online commerce exchanges, and Internet auctions systems. Civil, criminal, and regulatory legal requirements are examined with a discussion of applicable U. S and foreign legal concerns.

Contents

Overview -- Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Computer Network and Electronic Commerce System Developers, Operators, and Users.

Preventing Unauthorized Access -- Information/Theft Espionage. Data Corruption/Sabotage. Unauthorized Use by Authorized Users. The “Zombie” Network Problem. Controlling Access by Automated Agents. Protecting the Physical Integrity of Computer Systems (Servers and User Equipment). Mobile Access.

Preventing System Misuse -- Fraud. Defamation. Harassment. Personal Use of Business Networks. Monitoring Computer Use and Communications (By Private Parties and Government).

Protecting Data and Intellectual Property -- Securing Personal Data/Privacy. Protecting Trade Secrets. Managing Intellectual Property. Property Rights in Information. Securing Special Forms of Data (e.g., Financial, Medical).

Preserving E-Commerce Transaction Integrity -- Unauthorized Interception. Verification of Identity of Parties. Authentication of Transaction Content. Secure Payment Systems. Valid Electronic Orders/Contracts. Mobile E-Commerce.

Online Industry Trading Exchanges, Internet Auctions, and Outsourcing. Antitrust Compliance for Business-to-Business Exchanges. Online Auction Integrity. Security Obligations When Network of E-Commerce Operations are Outsourced. Risk-Sharing/Insurance.

Conclusion -- Future Trends and Challenges.