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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Cyber Litigation: The Legal Principles by Dean Armstrong QC Mr Fergus McCombie Ms Ceri Davis
This new title describes the developing substance of cyber litigation setting out the position as regards: - disputes where the subject matter is data or a database- where the subject matter is software/programming and connected IP issues- regulatory implications and e-contracts- currency- the internet of thingsIt looks at the most common causes of action in cyber litigation including cybercrime IP (breach of copyright trade mark infringement etc.) data protection breaches (eg DPA 2018 GDPR); conflict of laws considerations; alternatives to litigation such as the NCA Prevent scheme and situations where arbitration/mediation are mandated. It identifies the pitfalls that those working in this arena need to look out for and address in order not to become involved in litigation as well as advice for those who do find themselves involved in cyber litigation.