Virtual borders, real laws [Internet activity and treaties].

Virtual borders, real laws [Internet activity and treaties].

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National governments are working to tame activity on the Internet. They have worked steadily to extend control over online activities that they believe affect their interests, even when the activities occur outside their borders. These usually involve what governments regard as their domain: protect...

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Published in:IEEE spectrum 39, 10 (2002).
Main Author: Banisar, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Internet activity.
Internet sites blocking.
Internet treaties.
Commercial laws enforcement.
Consumer interests protection.
Lawsuits.
Legal jurisdiction.
National governments.
Online activities.
Public order protection.