Invasion of the information snatchers: creating liability for corporations with vulnerable computer networks

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This article examines the liability of corporations for failure to protect their computer networks against hackers. The author discusses ways that companies can protect themselves against liability. She concludes that legislation requiring computer network security is needed.

author: Faulkner, Sarah
Corporations, Tort liability, Tort liability of corporations

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Global trends in privacy protection: an international survey of privacy, data protection, and surveillance laws and developments

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The right of privacy has become an increasing concern with the rise of communication technology. The authors review the development of a recognition of the need for privacy protection. They also review privacy protection measures in over 50 different countries.

author: Davies, Simon, Banisar, David
International, Data security, Electronic surveillance

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Privacy on federal civilian computer networks: a Fourth Amendment analysis of the Federal Instrusion Detection Network

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The author discusses attempts by the federal government to monitor access to its civilian computer networks in order to prevent cyber-terrorism. He examines the implications for the right of privacy and how the government might reconcile these interests.

author: Hueneman, David

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subjects list: United States, Computer networks, Laws, regulations and rules, Internet, Prevention, Protection and preservation, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Computer crimes, Access control, Government information
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