MGMT 6750 - Legal Aspects of E-Business and Information Technology

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

Legal, regulatory and public policy issues related to e-commerce/e-business, the Internet, and information technology are explored through an analytic, critical thinking approach. Topics include: e-contracts, digital signatures, B2B and B2C agreements; ownership, protection, and exploitation of intellectual capital including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets; regulatory issues; ISP and Web site liability including defamation; copyright infringement, securities regulation, and criminal acts; policy issues including privacy, security and encryption, and obscene materials. Global e-commerce will be explored. When Offered: Fall term. Credit Hours: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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