Managing Legal and Security Risks in Computers and Communications

The protection of computer and telecommunications technologies has spawned a completely new set of legal risks. Liability and litigation can arise from many situations, including misuse and abuse of computer databases, bulletin boards, e-mail, Web pages, electronic funds transfer systems, and proprietary computer programs. Managing Legal and Security Risks in Computing and Communications is written for professionals who are responsible for the protection of these systems. This up-to-date, easy-to-read guide to computer-related crime examines legal liability risks and recommends practical ways companies can develop policies, codes of conduct, and communications designed to make employees aware of their compliance obligations.

Managing Legal and Security Risks in Computing and Communications will: 

Help you quickly locate pertinent lawsProvide guidance on the lawsPresent a legal reference for developing training materialHelp you foster a continuing dialog with legal counsel

Detailed discussion of the laws requiring organizations to retain computer securityExamination of Federal and State law on computer crimeComprehensive, up-to-date, easy-to-read

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