Cloud computing is the storing and accessing of all forms of data over the Internet instead of on an individual's computer. The technology permeates various layers of the society ranging from the simple individual whose personal data is kept in the cloud with or without his knowledge to the mega corporations that strategically utilise the technology for myriad purposes related to their business.

This book provides an introduction to the key legal issues in cloud computing. Three areas that are central to cloud computing, namely data protection, contracts with cloud service providers and intellectual property.

• Data protection and its interaction with cloud computing

This section discusses the challenges which cloud computing poses to the protection of personal data that is stored in the cloud. The section also considers the role which the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 plays in regulating the processing of personal data and the implications of the Act on the processing of personal data stored in the cloud.

• Contract with cloud service providers

The section addresses issues pertaining to formation of contracts and privity. It attempts to identify and examine some of the common terms that are unfavourable to the users and, yet, are not negotiable. The legal issues that arise with regard to the fairness or otherwise of some common contractual terms are discussed under both contract law and the Consumer Protection Act 1999.

• Intellectual property - specifically patent and copyright issues

The storing and streaming of the content in the cloud itself may raise issues as as to the infringement of intellectual property rights. These issues bring forth the fundamental questions of who should be held liable for the infringing content that is stored in the cloud.

This book is written in simple language to provide easy understanding and practical guidance to business users and providers of cloud computing services.

Cloud computing is the storing and accessing of all forms of data over the Internet instead of on an individual's computer. The technology permeates various layers of the society ranging from the simple individual whose personal data is kept in the cloud with or without his knowledge to the mega corporations that strategically utilise the technology for myriad purposes related to their business.

This book provides an introduction to the key legal issues in cloud computing. Three areas that are central to cloud computing, namely data protection, contracts with cloud service providers and intellectual property.

• Data protection and its interaction with cloud computing

This section discusses the challenges which cloud computing poses to the protection of personal data that is stored in the cloud. The section also considers the role which the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 plays in regulating the processing of personal data and the implications of the Act on the processing of personal data stored in the cloud.

• Contract with cloud service providers

The section addresses issues pertaining to formation of contracts and privity. It attempts to identify and examine some of the common terms that are unfavourable to the users and, yet, are not negotiable. The legal issues that arise with regard to the fairness or otherwise of some common contractual terms are discussed under both contract law and the Consumer Protection Act 1999.

• Intellectual property - specifically patent and copyright issues

The storing and streaming of the content in the cloud itself may raise issues as as to the infringement of intellectual property rights. These issues bring forth the fundamental questions of who should be held liable for the infringing content that is stored in the cloud.

This book is written in simple language to provide easy understanding and practical guidance to business users and providers of cloud computing services.

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The Law of Artificial Intelligence is an essential practitioner's reference text examining the application of current regulation and civil and criminal laws to AI and emerging areas of AI-specific regulation and proposed law reforms. Topics include the fundamentals of AI technology, the general regulatory landscape and key regulatory frameworks, liability for harms involving AI, including product liability and professional negligence, IP and privacy and their impact on the training, use and outputs of AI, competition law concerns, criminal law and agency. The book also covers ethics and the use of AI within legal services and the administration of justice. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated including greatly expanded coverage of "generative" AI and new chapters on Human Rights, Public Law, Employment Law, Financial Services and Autonomous Vehicles. The book is edited by the leading AI experts Matt Hervey, Head of Artificial Intelligence Law at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, and Matthew Lavy KC at 4 Pump Court. The chapters are by specialists from the bar, private practice, academia and industry.

The Law of Artificial Intelligence is an essential practitioner's reference text examining the application of current regulation and civil and criminal laws to AI and emerging areas of AI-specific regulation and proposed law reforms. Topics include the fundamentals of AI technology, the general regulatory landscape and key regulatory frameworks, liability for harms involving AI, including product liability and professional negligence, IP and privacy and their impact on the training, use and outputs of AI, competition law concerns, criminal law and agency. The book also covers ethics and the use of AI within legal services and the administration of justice. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated including greatly expanded coverage of "generative" AI and new chapters on Human Rights, Public Law, Employment Law, Financial Services and Autonomous Vehicles. The book is edited by the leading AI experts Matt Hervey, Head of Artificial Intelligence Law at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, and Matthew Lavy KC at 4 Pump Court. The chapters are by specialists from the bar, private practice, academia and industry.

The Law of Artificial Intelligence is an essential practitioner's reference text examining the application of current regulation and civil and criminal laws to AI and emerging areas of AI-specific regulation and proposed law reforms. Topics include the fundamentals of AI technology, the general regulatory landscape and key regulatory frameworks, liability for harms involving AI, including product liability and professional negligence, IP and privacy and their impact on the training, use and outputs of AI, competition law concerns, criminal law and agency. The book also covers ethics and the use of AI within legal services and the administration of justice. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated including greatly expanded coverage of "generative" AI and new chapters on Human Rights, Public Law, Employment Law, Financial Services and Autonomous Vehicles. The book is edited by the leading AI experts Matt Hervey, Head of Artificial Intelligence Law at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, and Matthew Lavy KC at 4 Pump Court. The chapters are by specialists from the bar, private practice, academia and industry.