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The law relating to domain names (2022)
Book Chapter
Jooste, C. (2022). The law relating to domain names. In J. Scott, & S. Cornelius (Eds.), The Law of Commerce in South Africa. (3). Oxford University Press (OUP)

In this chapter, selected legal issues regarding the names of websites and associated keywords are discussed from the perspective of a trade mark owner, such as a company or other enterprise conducting business under the same or similar name as that... Read More about The law relating to domain names.

The law relating to protection of data and personal information (2022)
Book Chapter
Jooste, C. (2022). The law relating to protection of data and personal information. In J. Scott, & S. Cornelius (Eds.), The Law of Commerce in South Africa. (3). South Africa: Oxford University Press (OUP)

The legal meaning of data is wide, and refers to electronic representations of information in any form. The internet operates exclusively by way of providing access to and reproducing data. As a result, the possible range of information contained in... Read More about The law relating to protection of data and personal information.

Copyright law and the internet (2022)
Book Chapter
Jooste, C. (2022). Copyright law and the internet. In S. Papadopoulos, & S. Snail ka Mtuze (Eds.), Cyberlaw@SA: The Law of the Internet in SA. (4). South Africa: Van Schaik

Along with the proliferation of internet-aided means of communication, the digitalisation of creative expressions and the demand for access to online content have emphasised the importance of copyright protection as a socio-economic driver. These fac... Read More about Copyright law and the internet.