The legal issues that affect the information society include:
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intellectual property (domain names, business method patents, copyright and rights in performances in digital works); |
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electronic commerce (jurisdictions, payment systems, formation of contracts); |
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electronic government (delivery of services by central and local government) |
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electronic learning; |
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healthcare informatics; |
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data protection and freedom of information; and |
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regulation of telecommunications services. |
These topics are related closely to information and telecommunications technology and competition which their own sections on this website.

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