0.2 The Subject Matter of Engineering Computer Law

Question 1

What is the subject matter of engineering computer law?

Answer 1

Introduction: Engineering computer law’s identity card or subject matter is a combination of primarily 8 fields. Body: Explain the 8 fields.

Question 2

What are these fields involved in the subject matter of engineering computer law?

Answer 2

• Contract Law
• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
• Patent Law
• Tort Law
• Computer crime
• Utility/Telecommunication Law
• Constitutional law

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Question 3

Contract Law

Answer 3

This part of the scope covers software licensing, e-commerce, data processing, and custom software development contracts.

Question 4

Copyright Law

Answer 4

This part of the scope covers copyright protections for software, and content on the internet.

Question 5

Trademark Law

Answer 5

This part of the scope covers domain name disputes and trademark infringement over the internet.

Question 6

Patent Law

Answer 6

This part of the scope covers patents for novel software and hardware.

Question 7

Tort Law

Answer 7

This part of the scope covers defamation, the duty to maintain secure databases, database privacy, etc.

Question 8

Computer Crimes

Answer 8

This part of the scope covers CRC and CAC, like DOS, scamming, obscenity, etc.

Question 9

Telecommunication Law

Answer 9

Regulations for ISPs and internet tariffs for long-distance telephone carriers.

Question 10

Constitutional Law

Answer 10

This part of the scope covers issues like freedom of speech and search and seizure.