The No-nonsense Guide to Legal Issues in Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing : Facet No-nonsense Guides - Charles Oppenheim

The No-nonsense Guide to Legal Issues in Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing

By: Charles Oppenheim

Paperback | 20 July 2012

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Expert hands-on advice on getting the most out of Web 2.0 and cloud computing. Applications like YouTube, Facebook, Flickr and Slideshare all raise legal problems for the information professional. Whether youâre working with, managing or using Web 2.0 or cloud computing applications you will need to be able to assess and manage risk effectively. This no-nonsense practical working tool will make the relevant legal principles simple to understand for those with little or no experience and make common problems quick to solve when youâre struggling with daily deadlines. Each chapter starts with an accessible introduction to the key areas of relevant law and the implications for Web 2.0 and cloud computing. Cross-sectoral case studies illustrate real world problems and exercises with easy-to-follow, pragmatic solutions allow you to quickly develop good practice. The relevant practice is discussed in relation to these key topics:

  • the major legal issues raised by Web 2.0
  • an overview of copyright
  • other intellectual property rights and related rights
  • data protection including UK and EU law
  • freedom of information
  • defamation and global differences in defamation law
  • cloud computing issues
  • liability issues.

Readership: This is an essential toolkit for all information professionals working in public, academic or special libraries, archives or museums, who are working with, using or managing Web 2.0 or cloud computing applications. It also provides a practical introduction to the law on these topics for LIS students and academics.

Industry Reviews

"Here is a book that is up-to-date and accessible and I think it would be a valuable read for any non-lawyer with an interest or involvement in this area...The Guide's special strength is copyright and other IPRs, where the example case studies are well selected and genuinely enlightening."

-- Laurence Eastham

"Easily read, this work is balanced nicely between being comprehensive and concise. Legal issues are addressed point by point, supported by case studies with notes on the Web 2.0 points, and followed with short exercises to allow testing of one's understanding of the problem being addressed, its implications, and one's ability to apply appropriate responses. The conclusion, along with answers to questions at the end of each chapter, provides helpful summaries of information. This handbook concludes with a list of useful sources for further research and an index. This will be a sought-after and well-used handbook...it provides practical guidance, ranging from interpreting law and best practice to critical issues in information management. It is highly recommended for all information-management professionals and students, especially those working in Web 2.0 and cloud environments."

-- Australian Library Journal

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