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TELECOMMUNICATIONS LAW
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| By: |
Ian Lloyd, David Mellor |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£204.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0414031032 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780414031036 |
| Publisher: |
SWEET & MAXWELL LTD |
| Pub. date: |
11 April, 2013 |
| Pages: |
450 |
| Synopsis: |
This invaluable title provides you with an introduction to the basic technologies which are changing our lives, and describes the status, role and powers of the Office of Communications and the newly established Body of European Electronic Communications Regulators. Telecommunications Law considers the various legal relationships which may exist between network and service providers and also the emerging 'over the top' services such as voice over the Internet (VOIP) telephony.yContractual relationships between providers and consumers are analysed and extensive consideration is given to consumer protection issues in the context of universal service and privacy protection. This title features the following key content to assist you day-to-day: ?yThe development of electronic communication law ? gives an introduction to the development of the sector while providing a context for a present situation ?yBasics of communication technologies ? gives a contextual setting and detailed consideration, of how communications technologies function and their legal significance ?yMajor players and definitions ? sets out key definitions applicable to identifying who will be subject to various aspects of telecommunications legislation ?yThe nature and role of regulatory authorities ? explains the structure and role of OFCOM while examining its relationship with other regulatory authorities in the UK and increasingly within the EU ?yKey regulatory powers and duties ? Describes the duties imposed on OFCOM under the Communications Act. Considers the extent to which decisions of the regulator may be challenged in the courts ?yAccess and interconnection agreements ? considers the need for networks interconnection, access agreements, allowing voice and data traffic using the network facilities of BT roaming agreements ?yCompetition law aspects ? identifies a tendency for sector specific ex ante regulation to be replaced by the application of general principles of competition law ?yUniversal service ? Considers the scope of the universal service obligation imposed under the universal Service Directive. Looks at the legal relation to a universal right of landline connection and the concept of broadband connectivity as an extension of the universal right ?yData privacy issues ? Examines the proliferation of mobile phones and the expansion of internet usage leading items of data are being recorded. Looks at the legal ramifications of Location Data, discusses in detail The Communications Privacy Directive |
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UK |
| Imprint: |
Sweet & Maxwell |
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Non-returnable |
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