Cyber Law in Hungary

Author: Balázs Rátai; Péter Homoki; Gábor Polyák; Judit Schvéger; Balazs Szemes; Gergely Szoke; Sándor Tasnádi; András Tóth
Publisher: Kluwer Law International
ISBN: 9789041133717
Published In: August 2010
Format: Paperback , 296 pages
Jurisdiction: Hungary ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical guide to cyber law – the law affecting information and communication technology (ICT) – in Hungary covers every aspect of the subject, including intellectual property rights in the ICT sector, relevant competition rules, drafting and negotiating ICT related contracts, electronic transactions, privacy issues, and computer crime. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the detailed explanation of specific characteristics of practice and procedure.
Following a general introduction, the book assembles its information and guidance in seven main areas of practice: the regulatory framework of the electronic communications market; software protection, legal protection of databases or chips, and other intellectual property matters; contracts with regard to software licensing and network services, with special attention to case law in this area; rules with regard to electronic evidence, regulation of electronic signatures, electronic banking, and electronic commerce; specific laws and regulations with respect to the liability of network operators and service providers and related product liability; protection of individual persons in the context of the processing of personal data and confidentiality; and the application of substantive criminal law in the area of ICT.
Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Hungary will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative law in this relatively new and challenging field.

The Authors. List of Abbreviations. List of Referenced Regulations. List of Referenced Court and Administrative Decisions. List of Referenced Institutions. Preface. General Introduction. Selected Bibliography.

Part I. Regulation of the ICT Market Chapter 1. Regulatory Framework of the Telecommunications Sector. Chapter 2. Regulation of Competition in the ICT Market. Chapter 3. Regulation of Cryptography and Other Dual-Use Goods. Chapter 4. Legal Status of Standardization. Chapter 5. Legal Status of Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement in the ICT Sector. Chapter 6. Certification of ICT Products.

Part II. Protection of Intellectual Property in the ICT Sector Chapter 1. Application of Copyright in the Area of ICT. Chapter 2. Legal Protection of Software. Chapter 3. Legal Protection of Databases. Chapter 4. Legal Protection of Computer Chips. Chapter 5. Other Intellectual Property Rights in the ICT Sector. Chapter 6. Internet Domain Name Registration.

Part III. Information and Communication Technology Contracts Chapter 1. Important General Statutory Provisions Affecting ICT Contracts. Chapter 2. Hardware Contracts. Chapter 3. Software Contracts. Chapter 4. Turnkey Contracts. Chapter 5. Distribution Agreements. Chapter 6. Maintenance Contracts. Chapter 7. Facilities Management. Chapter 8. Network Services. Chapter 9. Government Contracts.

Part IV. Electronic Transactions Chapter 1. Legal Status of Electronic Transactions. Chapter 2. Regulation of Electronic Signatures and Certification Services. Chapter 3. Legal Aspects of Electronic Banking. Chapter 4. Protection of Users of Electronic Services.

Part V. Non-contractual Liability Chapter 1. Negligence. Chapter 2. Liability of Network Operators. Chapter 3. Liability of Service Providers. Chapter 4. Product Liability.

Part VI. Privacy Protection Chapter 1. Regulation of Personal Data Protection. Chapter 2. Act on Personal Data Protection. Chapter 3. Special Data Protection Rules of the ICT Sector.

Part VII. Computer-Related Crime Chapter 1. General Overview. Chapter 2. Application of Substantive Criminal Law in the Area of ICT. Chapter 3. Application of Criminal Procedure Act in the Area of ICT.

Part VIII. Electronic Media Chapter 1. The Constitutional Law Basis of the Development of the Media System. Chapter 2. The Institutional Structure of Media Supervision. Chapter 3. Entering into Market. Chapter 4. Limitation of the Media Concentration. Chapter 5. Regulation of Transmission Services. Chapter 6. Programme Content and Structure Requirements of Broadcasters. Index