Science and Technology Law (ABA)
The Science and Technology Law site of the American Bar Association (ABA) Network is subdivided into Divisions that provide substantive legal coverage of Communications, Computer, Life and Physical Science and eCommerce law. Each Division is further subdivided into more specialized areas such as Domestic, International and Mass Media Telecommunications, Intranet Technologies, First Amendment Rights, Information Technology, Cyberspace and Biotechnology Law. This site is available to ABA members.
Publishers: The American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org/scitech/home.html
Berkeley Center for Law & Technology
The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) was created by the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) as a response to the evolution and convergence of intellectual property law with business, science and technology. The BCLT Web page is a valuable resource for lawyers who want to learn about current issues and trends in intellectual property (IP) and technology law. The "Events" tab provides a calendar of upcoming events sponsored by BCLT and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ). Past events have included law-related conferences on digital music, patent, eCommerce and Biotechnology. The BCLT "Digital Library" also provides links to related faculty, law review and BCLT publications. Source: University of California, Berkeley School of Law in affiliation with the Institute of Management and Organization, Haas School of Business.
http://www.law.berkeley.edu/institutes/bclt
Center for Democracy & Technology
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) promotes democratic values and Constitutional liberties in the cyberspace arena. Experts in the areas of law, technology, and policy seek practical solutions to protect First Amendment freedom of expression rights in global communications technologies. CDT offers Articles, Legal Analysis, Case Reporting, Legislative Tracking and Publications on: (1) Free Speech; (2) Data Privacy; (3) Government Surveillance; (4) Cryptology; (5) Domain Names; and (6) International Issues. This easy to use, free site contains a wealth of information for those interested in the rights of individuals to freely access, communicate and publish information on the Internet. Source: The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), a nonprofit, public policy organization.
http://www.cdt.org
Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition
The Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition (CIEC) was founded to oppose Congress' first attempt to regulate Internet content — the passing of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), an Act the U.S. Supreme Court later held unconstitutional. This site is a free, informational archive on the landmark CDA case, offering: (1) Supreme Court Appeal News and Documents, including for and against Amicus Briefs; (2) Historical perspectives on the CDA lawsuit; (3) The original Philadelphia Trial Documents; and (4) Historical perspectives on the free speech issue. If your research is focused on the CDA and its associated legal ramifications, the documents on this site are invaluable. Source: The Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition, a group of Internet users, businesses, nonprofit groups and civil liberties advocates.
http://www.ciec.org
Computer Law Association (CLA)
The Computer Law Association (CLA) is an Internet and Information Technology (IT) resource. This site offers: (1) Member, Student Member and Non-Member resources; (2) Online publications, news articles, forms and links; and (3) a Conference Calendar of Upcoming Events. The-easy-to-use search function allows searches of all CLA online databases. This site is regularly updated, easy to navigate, and is a valuable resource of Internet and IT information for lawyers, law students and the general public. Source: Computer Law Association
http://www.cla.org
Cybercrimes
Cybercrimes, a Web page from the University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL), provides a useful resource for doing legal and general informational research on "cybercrimes." Articles and links to other sources cover: (1) Virtual Crime; (2) Cyber-Terrorism; (3) Cybercrimes Against Persons; (4) Cybercrimes Against Property; and (5) Cryptography. The site also offers cybercrime resources on U.S. State and Federal law, as well as international resources. (Note: U.S. law should be Shepardized for accuracy and recency.) Source: Professor Susan Brenner of the University of Dayton School of Law.
http://cybercrimes.net
Cyberangels: Internet Safety Organization
Cyberangels is the largest Internet safety organization in the world. It is a valuable resource of free information for those seeking general and specialized knowledge on Internet-based crime (cybercrime). Among other topics, this site offers: (1) Information on such cybercrimes as Cyber-stalking; (2) An expansive resource center for understanding what cybercrime is and how and where it occurs; and (3) Cyber 911, a site to report cybercrimes to actual law enforcement agencies. The "Law" site includes: (1) Kids Issues; (2) Spam; (3) Scams; (4) Copyrights; (5) Free Speech; (6) Privacy Online and links to other, related issues and resources. Source: Cyberangels, a 501(c)(3) program.
http://www.cyberangels.org
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization, that works as an advocate to ensure that individuals' civil liberties, such as privacy and freedom of expression, are protected as new electronic communications technologies emerge and evolve.
Users can access a wide variety of valuable information related to the protection of civil liberties v. Internet Technology (IT), and can become active members by joining free online discussion groups that work to protect their civil liberties in the electronic community. Publisher: Electronic Frontier Foundation, San Francisco, CA.
http://www.eff.org
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is a public interest, nonprofit research center in Washington, D.C. It is an advocate for emerging civil liberties issues and seeks to protect privacy and freedom of expression in cyberspace. EPIC works in association with Privacy International, an international human rights group based in London, UK and is a member of the Global Internet Liberty Campaign, the Internet Free Expression Alliance, the Internet Privacy Coalition, the Internet Democracy Project, and the Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD). EPIC's home page has daily news on ongoing legal battles, with links to bill tracking, publications, guides to privacy tools, and other online privacy resources. The EPIC site is a valuable resource for those who want to keep abreast of the ongoing fight to protect Constitutional values in the cyberspace arena. Source: Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC).
http://www.epic.org
Global E-Commerce Law & Business Report
The Global eCommerce Law and Business Report is a subscription-based online publication that specializes in reporting on: Consumer protection, copyright and content control regulation, encryption, banking and payment and fulfillment issues, alliances, partnerships, linkage and compensation formulas, structuring acquisitions and value targets, protecting intellectual property on the Web, and tax issues associated with eCommerce. It is a valuable resource of information and strategies on eCommerce legal issues. Source: WorldTrade Publications.
http://www.wtexec.com/ecomm.html
Geek.com Technical Glossary
This Web site offers an easy-to-use search function for definitions of over 2000 Internet-related technical terms. Source: GEEK.com.
http://www.ugeek.com/glossary/glossary_search.htm
How to Report Internet Related Crime
This Web site offers contact information for citizens who wish to report Internet-related crime to law enforcement agencies. Source: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/reporting.htm
Internet Law Library
The Internet Library has analyzed cases covering a broad array of topics, including trademark and copyright infringement, dilution, use of meta tags, links, thumbnails and framing, browse wrap, click wrap and shrink wrap agreements, domain name disputes, internet service provider liability, subpoenas, online defamation, gripe sites, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, jurisdiction, the legality of gambling on the Internet, search engine advertising, licensing requirements for the operation of an online pharmacy and automobile distributorship, the legality of keying and cookies, use of e-mail in the work place, spam, the legality of pop-up ads and spyware, and First Amendment issues arising out of governmental regulation of the Internet, among others. Court decisions are organized by subject matter. The user is provided with a brief synopsis of the court's decision. If the decision is of interest, a link takes the user to a more thorough analysis. As part of our current update of the site, pdfs of all court decisions analyzed will be provided as well. An electronic newsletter, Internet Law Update, is available to provide users with the latest cases added to the Library. A full text search engine is also available to assist in utilizing the Library's resources.
http://www.internetlibrary.com
Internet Privacy Home Page
The Internet Privacy Home Page (IPHP) covers a wide range of Internet privacy issues. The site has the full context of the European Community (EC) Directive, information on data protection, with related essays and links to Internet privacy sites and U.S. privacy laws. Source: Peter Swire, Ohio State University Law School.
http://www.osu.edu/units/law/swire1/pspriv.htm
Internet Traffic Report
The Internet Traffic Report (ITR) provides information on Internet traffic, updated every 15 minutes, for the Asian, Australian, European, North and South American continents. The numerical and graphical statistics cover global traffic, response time and packet loss in 24-hour, 7-day and 30-day increments. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides useful information on the monitoring of Internet traffic. Source: Opnix, Inc., an Internet technology and management company.
http://www.internettrafficreport.com
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) is a nonprofit, consumer information and advocacy program.. The site's free informational resources include tips on safeguarding Internet privacy, speeches and testimony from legislative committee hearings and regulatory proceedings, information on identity theft, caller ID, medical records and telephone privacy, and links to other advocacy groups, publications and resources. A valuable resource of information on many Internet-related privacy issues. The PRC also provides a hotline for consumers to report online privacy abuses. Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC), a subsidiary of the Utility Consumers' Action Network.
http://www.privacyrights.org
Public Agenda - Internet Free Speech & Privacy
Internet Speech and Privacy, a Web page of Public Agenda Online, is an invaluable and comprehensive resource of information on Internet law and privacy-related issues. The web site has two major resources: (1) Understanding the Issues — periodicals like The New York Times and links that take the user directly to current events; a Fact File that contains historical and current graphical statistics on Internet users; a Framing the Debate section that explains advocates' perspectives, and more; and (2) Public Opinions — graphical statistics on such issues as the People's Chief concerns; Major Proposals, articles about how the Government should protect privacy on the Internet; and A Nation Divided, graphical statistics on how America's youth, different ethnic groups and Americans as a whole view Internet regulation. This abstract just scratches the surface. This well-organized and easy navigable site is a complete offering for those seeking in-depth and current information on Internet speech and privacy issues. Source: Privacy Agenda, a nonprofit research organization.
http://www.publicagenda.org/issues/frontdoor.cfm?issue_type=internet
Technology News Now (ZDNet News)
This Web site offers a summary of top cyberspace law related stories each business day. Source: ZD Inc.
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/headlinescan/
UCLA Online Institute for CyberSpace Law & Policy
The UCLA Online Institute for Cyberspace Law and Policy provides current resources on Cyberspace Law. The categories offered include: (1) a Cyberspace Law Bibliography, listing recent books and journal articles on cyberspace law with links to the works themselves; (2) Recent U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Court cases and Statutes on Internet-related issues; (3) The Growth and Development of Cyberspace Law in the U.S .in the 1990's; (4) a selected list of Other Online Resources on Cyberspace Law, and (5) links to General U.S. and International Legal Resources. This site is a valuable and useful resource on Cyberspace law. Source: The UCLA Online Institute for Cyberspace Law and Policy, affiliated with both the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies (GSE&IS) and the UCLA School of Law.
http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/iclp/hp.html
