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2-3 The Internet and Constitutional Rights

2-3 The Internet and Constitutional Rights. GOALS Understand the foundations of cyberlaw Identify the various constitutional issues involved in the use of electronic communication. THE FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERLAW. The birth of the Internet The World Wide Web Evolving legal issues in cyberspace

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2-3 The Internet and Constitutional Rights

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  1. 2-3 The Internet and Constitutional Rights • GOALS • Understand the foundations of cyberlaw • Identify the various constitutional issues involved in the use of electronic communication Chapter 2

  2. THE FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERLAW • The birth of the Internet • The World Wide Web • Evolving legal issues in cyberspace • The ongoing issue of jurisdiction • Jurisdiction within the United States • International jurisdiction Chapter 2

  3. CHECKPOINT    • What characteristic of the Internet makes exercising legal control over it nearly impossible? Chapter 2

  4. INTERNET-RELATED CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES • Freedom of speech • Roth v. United States • Miller v. California • Communications Decency Act • Child Online Protection Act • The right of privacy online Chapter 2

  5. STATUTES OF IMPORTANCE TO CYBERLAW • Lanham Act of 1976 • Trademark Dilution Act of 1996 • Computer Fraud and Abuse Act • Telecommunications Act of 1996 • The Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) • Child Online Protection Act of 1998 • Fraudulent Online Identity Sanctions Act of 2004 • Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM) Chapter 2

  6. CHECKPOINT    • What are the constitutional issues related to use of the Internet? Chapter 2

  7. PREVENTLEGALDIFFICULTIES • As a citizen . . . • Carefully read and reread the U.S. Constitution as it has been amended. This will help you to become a properly informed citizen of the United States. • Pay special attention to the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to better appreciate their value in assuring your liberty and to be alert to possible threats that could erode vital freedoms for you and others. Continued on the next slide Chapter 2

  8. PREVENTLEGALDIFFICULTIES • When eligible, participate in government as a well-informed voter. If you are able and willing, participate in the work of the political party of your choice. If you are one of the dedicated few, become a candidate for public office. • When you use the Internet be aware of your rights and potential liabilities for what you say and the transactions you conduct. Chapter 2

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