INF+453X+with+Prof.+John+Krieger

= INF 453X with Prof. John Krieger =



The INF 453X, Law of the Internet class identifies and analyzes legal issues related to the Internet. The class covers the following topics:


 * Technology of the Internet
 * Internet Policy and Regulation
 * Legal System
 * Jurisdiction
 * Trademarks
 * Copyrights
 * Patents
 * Trade Secrets
 * Online Contracting
 * Taxation
 * Privacy
 * Consumer Protection and Advertising
 * Obscenity & The First Amendment
 * Defamation
 * Rights of Publicity
 * Information Security and Computer Crime
 * Sweepstakes and Online Promotions
 * Online Gambling
 * Class Presentations

The technical aspects of this course can seem somewhat unsophisticated to those who have a strong technical background. However, the legal topics and how they relate to technology are interesting, and will probably be of great value in the business community. Overall the class is very useful to the INF program, and the topics are well covered.

Overall, this class gets a 4 out of 5 stars.