Internet

A discussion of the different technologies that can be used to gain access to the internet, the main services that users are likely to require from internet service providers (ISPs), and the key issues which users should consider when contracting with ISPs for access to the internet.

A Q&A guide to media law in the Russian Federation. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg.

A practice note outlining issues that providers should consider before placing cookies on the terminal equipment of internet users.

This Note discusses common cyber attack scenarios and sets out actions that companies can take to prevent or respond to attacks, including developing a cyber attack response plan. It also addresses the chief compliance officer's role in preventing and containing attacks and law enforcement referrals, and civil and criminal actions companies can pursue against attackers.

An analysis of the application of UK defamation law to statements published on the internet, particularly in relation to the liability of ISPs.

A practice note which explains the statutory and regulatory rules and codes that apply to direct marketing activities, including those relating to data protection, privacy, advertising standards, e-mail communications and distance selling.

A discussion of different schemes or mechanisms in the US for making payments online and the related legal issues that may be encountered by customers, traders and financial institutions engaged in online payments.

A practice note charting developments relating to the proposed Electronic Identification Regulation in chronological order.

This practice note provides a summary of the regulatory framework for electronic communications in the EU.

A note which sets out the information that must be provided by website owners who operate a website from the UK.

A Practice Note discussing the protection of trademark and other brand rights on the internet. The Note focuses on cybersquatting claims and remedies under ICANN's dispute resolution services and the federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. The Note also addresses other online trademark issues including pop-up advertisements, keyword advertising and screenscraping.

This note considers the legal, regulatory and reputational risks arising from communications and all forms of document management, including: Monitoring and review. Storage and disposal of documents. Document retention periods.

A Practice Note discussing the issues involved in developing and distributing mobile applications (apps). In particular, this Note provides an overview of mobile apps, including the types of apps, the devices for which they are programmed and major platforms and distribution channels. It also discusses the app store framework, which is the most common channel for distributing downloadable mobile apps, and the legal issues to consider when developing mobile apps, including intellectual property, privacy and advertising.

This note deals with the statutory framework relevant to surveillance of employee e-mail and internet usage. Monitoring employee activity of this sort within the workplace engages the: Data Protection Act 1998 and accompanying guidance in the Information Commissioner's Employment Practices Data Protection Code. Human Rights Act 1998. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/2699). The note also gives practical advice on implementing employee monitoring systems and policies.

An overview of online advertising regulation in the US, focusing on the key legal issues to consider when planning an online advertising campaign. This Note is currently being updated to reflect the release of the FTC's revised online advertising disclosure guidelines and other recent developments in online advertising and marketing law.

A practice note on the privacy implications of social-networking sites.

A brief description of social media categories and a list of principal social media websites and services. Descriptions of social media categories include blogs, social and business networking sites, digital media sharing sites, wikis, virtual worlds and MMORPGs. The descriptive list includes over 25 examples of principal social media websites and services.

A practice note outlining issues to be considered when trying to determine the meaning of consent for the purpose of the EU and UK data protection frameworks.

A Practice Note discussing the use of online consumer surveys in trademark disputes. It addresses important considerations for selecting, designing and conducting trademark surveys generally and online surveys in particular, including admissibility, respondent selection, universe requirements, stimuli requirements, validation, cost and time considerations. The Note also reviews recent court decisions assessing online surveys. 

An overview of the key legal and commercial issues, and the practical drafting issues, which arise in relation to the contracts which need to be put in place when setting up and operating a website.