The cybernetic revolution and the explosion of the
internet have affected every aspect of our
society and culture, including law and the legal profession.
Here are some of the areas in which
developments in information technology are having a
direct influence on the legal system:
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Legal research and law libraries
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Privacy Issues (defamation, cyberstalking, Googling, medical records, employment, etc.)
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Data security, data mining, spam
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Jurisdiction in Cyberspace from Findlaw and University of Illinois
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Cyber-Crime, including Identity theft
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Online commerce (including illicit commerce like pornography, gambling, pharmaceuticals, money laundering, pirating)
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IP - Copyright, trademark (cybersquatting), patent, trade secrets
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Infrastructure (security and control - Open Net)
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Taxation