Product Description

This book outlines and analyses the legislative activity of the Union in an area which is currently experiencing exponential growth in terms of both commercial activity and legal significance. The scope of the book is current,pending and proposed Internet-related law on contracts, copyright, data protection, commercial communications, financial services, electronic cash and electronic signatures. John Dickie argues that the Union is in the process of displacing Member State autonomy in the regulation of the Internet. Within that frame, it is argued that there is a lack of focus on the individual in the electronic marketplace and a lack of co-ordination between relevant legislative instruments. This book will be of interest to all those engaged with Union and Internet law, including lawyers, policy-makers and academics.

Product Details

• Published on: 1999-08-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
the book provides a valuable overview of European Union's Internet and e-commerce law...the book can be recommened as a 'rough guide' to Internet and Electronic Commerce Law in the European Union. Kamiel J Koelman, University of Amsterdam Digital Technology Law Journal July 2001 the book heralds a new line of European legal literature John Dickie masterly puts the legal aspects of the Information Society and electronic commerce in a nutshell. It is recommended for all those interested in the future. Georgios I. Arnokouros European Review of Private Law September 2002 .the beginner will find a well-structured introduction to the legal areas important to e-commerce law, while the advanced reader will be stimulated to deepen his knowledge and to catch up with the latest developments. Toralf Noeding Communications Law Journal September 2002 Dickie marshals his evidence meticulously and makes his points carefully, illustrating them with examples of case law. Roger Whitehead eComWatch 1 September 2002 ..an excellent book... the most comprehensive published discussion of the important laws addressing e-commerce issues emerging from the European Union to datean essential tool for scholars, business planners, and consumer advocates interested in the field. James P Nehf Columbia Law Review September 2002 ..lawyers wanting an introduction to a complex and confusing area before monitoring specific European developments will find this book very useful. Simon Stokes Computer Law and Security Report September 2002 This book will be of interest to all those engaged with Union and Internet law, whether from an academic, commercial or policy perspective. The Review Editor European Sources Online September 2002 After reading this book, one definitely realises the importance of e-commerce and the need to control unwanted activities. The author has vividly portrayed the significant contribution made by the Community in solving this problem. Aashit Shah European Intellectual Property Review September 2002 a valuable tool to get an overview of the initiatives taken on a European level to create a legal framework for electronic commerce. Rob van Esch, University of Leiden EDI Law Review February 2003

About the Author
John Dickie is a legal consultant and a former lecturer in law at the University of Leicester.

Customer Reviews

A bit light, but better than its non-existent competitors!
This book is a bit on the light side, and occasionally lost me as a non-expert in EU law, but has helped me more than other books on EU Internet law because they total zero! If anyone manages to find something I've missed, please mail me!