Internet Law in China

by Guosong Shao

Overview

A comprehensive, structured, and up-to-date introduction to the law governing the dissemination of information in a computer-mediated world in China, Internet Law in China stresses the practical applications of the law that are encountered by all individuals and organizations in Chinese cyberspace, but always in the light of theoretical underpinnings. Among the overarching topics treated in the Chinese context are the following: intellectual property protection in cyberspace; privacy of communication and data privacy; electronic contract forming and electronic signature; personal, domestic and international jurisdiction; and free expression in cyberspace. This book is particularly valuable to legal, business, and communication professionals, academics, and students concerned with the regulation of the Internet and related activities in China. It is the first book to focus solely on Chinese Internet law. - The first book to systematically explore the legal doctrines and principles that apply to the Internet and related activities in China - Broad coverage: from Internet speech to proprietary interests, privacy issues, electronic contracts, and jurisdiction - Original comparative analysis of China's Internet regulation practice in the global context

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780633374
Publisher:	Chandos Publishing
Publication date:	03/14/2012
Series:	Chandos Asian Studies Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	316
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Guosong Shao is Professor & Dean of Journalism School, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics. He obtained a PhD in Communication and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama; his research interests include new media, media law and policy, media economics and management, and political communication. Shao has published more than 15 journal articles in these areas during the past three years. Prior to entering his doctoral studies, Dr. Shao worked as a communications/marketing specialist for a Fortune Global 500 company in New York City, USA.

Table of Contents

Dedication List of cases List of abbreviations Preface Acknowledgments About the author Chapter 1: The Chinese legal system Abstract: The sources of law The court system The legal procedure Finding the law Chapter 2: Regulating the Internet Abstract: Internet basics Legal regulation Administrative licensing Other regulatory issues Chapter 3: Internet speech Abstract: Freedom of speech Risks to national security Threats to social order Damage to reputation Chapter 4: Privacy interests Abstract: Introduction to privacy law Invasion of privacy claims Specific online privacy issues Chapter 5: Proprietary interests Abstract: Copyright Trademarks Patents Appendix: Constitution of the People's Republic of China Index

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A comprehensive, structured, and up-to-date introduction to the law governing the dissemination of information in a computer-mediated world in China.