ABSTRACT
This chapter is concerned with the need for rules about the use of computers and who should enforce them. This involves a consideration of the need to protect individuals against the abuse of IT by governments, multinationals and other firms and individuals. We discuss the need to protect intellectual property (including copyright, patents, trade marks, design right, etc.) in a global information economy and the (opposing?) case for freedom of discussion and innovation. This leads to an analysis of how organizations should manage their data, software and other intellectual property. Finally, we consider the role of government regulation and selfregulation, especially on the Internet.
