International internet laws are related to international commercial disputes, jurisdiction, judgment enforcement, free speech and censorship, e-commerce transactions, intellectual property rights, or cybersecurity and privacy. International commercial disputes can take place in foreign jurisdictions since the internet has no borders. The internet comprises of commercial, educational, governmental, and international networks…
International internet laws are relevant to e-commerce and online transactions in many ways. There are many international rules and regulations that can affect electronic commercial transactions – i.e., e-commerce transactions. For example, the European Union has issued multiple directives that are set to regulate international policies. These directives outline the…
International internet laws are important to understand in the context of internet transactions. Also, the issue of a foreign court’s jurisdiction over the parties comes up on a regular basis. The international laws include treaties, directives, rules, and regulations. For example, the Hague Conference on Private International Laws has adopted…
The Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technology (“EARN IT”) Act is a proposed bill that is designed to permit government agencies scan online messages and prevent child sexual exploitations. It is meant to force websites remove child abuse images from their platforms. The advocates argue it is necessary…
Free speech and censorship laws have clashed for a very long time in this country. On one hand, we have the constitutional right to free speech. On the other hand, there are limitations that can be applied on a case-by-case basis. In short, speech can be censored if it includes…
Online marketing and advertising can be a complicated process since the internet has opened new channels that did not previously exist before the technology age’s expansion. Now, with the advent of sophisticated technologies, business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs have more options when it comes to online marketing and advertising. They…
International alternative dispute resolution is a necessary variable when it comes to internet and e-commerce transactions. In most cases, the parties have entered into a written agreement that yields an arbitration or mediation clause. Therefore, it is important for legal counsel to ensure the relevant provisions properly address the following…
Electronic discovery is complicated because it’s a multifaceted procedure. The parties must review the computer network that yields the electronically stored information. They must identify the relevant electronically stored information (“ESI”) and understand the network infrastructure. The collection process is the next step wherein the parties must be able to…
Quantum computing technology will certainly have an effect on state, federal, and international laws. A quantum computer is a much more capable electronic device and has the ability to process data faster. In general, computers can manage, control, and process information by using individual bits that store information as binary…
The management of electronic records in litigation is important. In general, there should be a data retention policy for all business entities especially if they are part of a highly-regulated industry such as health care, energy, securities, and banking. There are state and federal laws that regulate the management of…