Handbook of Social Media and the Law [Hardcover]

Part 1: Background  Chapter 1: Introduction To Social Media And The Law  Chapter 2: Human Rights  Part 2: Civil Claims  Chapter 3: Defamation  Part 3: Criminal Liability  Part 3-1: Communications-Based Offences  Chapter 4.  Communications Act 2003  Chapter 5: Malicious Communications Act 1988  Chapter 6: Serious Crime Act 2007  Chapter 7: Crime And Disorder Act 1998  Chapter 8: Public Order Act 1986  Chapter 9: Protection From Harassment Act 1997  Chapter 10: Computer Misuse Act 1990  Part 3-2: Criminal Law: Procedure  Chapter 11: Contempt Of Court Act 1981  Chapter 12: Evidence And Procedure  Part 4: Commercial Law  Chapter 13: Data Protection And Privacy  Chapter 14: Trading And Advertising Standards  Chapter 15: FCA Regulated Bodies  Chapter 16: Insurance

Billions of minutes a month are spent globally on social media. This raises not only serious legal issues, but also has a clear impact on everyday commercial activity.

This book considers the significant legal developments that have arisen due to social media. It provides an expert explanation of the issues that practitioners and businesses need to consider, as well as the special measures that are required in order to minimise their exposure to risk. The content is highly practical, and not only explores the law related to social media, but also includes useful aids for the reader, such as flow charts, checklists and case studies.

Various categories and channels of social media are covered in this book, alongside the legal classification of different social networks. Social lƒ6