Transcript CHAPTER 2 Constitutional Rights

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The Internet and
Constitutional Rights
 GOALS
 Understand the foundations of cyberlaw
 Identify the various constitutional issues involved
in the use of electronic communication
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THE FOUNDATIONS OF
CYBERLAW
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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
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CHECKPOINT
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 What characteristic of the Internet makes
exercising legal control over it nearly
impossible?
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INTERNET-RELATED
CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
 Freedom of speech
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Roth v. United States
Miller v. California
Communications Decency Act
Child Online Protection Act
 The right of privacy online
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STATUTES OF IMPORTANCE TO
CYBERLAW
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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)
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CHECKPOINT
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 What are the constitutional issues related to
use of the Internet?
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PREVENT
LEGAL
DIFFICULTIES
 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.
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PREVENT
LEGAL
DIFFICULTIES
 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.
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