In view of the increasing involvement of Technology in all walks of life, an understanding of the regulatory framework governing its use and misuse is essential for all. Technology Laws Decoded was conceived to become a single point reference on substantive and procedural aspects of Cyber Laws.

Technology Laws Decoded is a seminal work on Cyber Laws. The book carves out the dalliance between Constitution, Crimes, IPR and Contracts with technology laws, thereby evolving into a separate field of study. The book addresses procedural complexities through detailed analyses of Electronic Evidence and Jurisdiction in Cyberspace.

The author, Ms. N. S. Nappinai, Advocate has adopted an engaging and thematic approach to deliver a holistic and comprehensive perspective to cyber laws. Her scholarly analysis of the humungous topics ranging from Cyber policies; Cyber warfare and terrorism; cyber crimes; impact of the cyber domain on media and entertainment, gaming, animation, sports, personality rights, to name a few, makes the book relevant for all readers including legislators and policy makers; judiciary, armed forces, intelligence agencies, police, legal practitioners, businesses, industries and students.

Key Features:-
• Comprehensive commentary on Cyber Laws in India.
• Provides 360° view of cyber laws through a study of the interplay of technology with different branches of law including: Technology and Constitution; Technology and Crimes, IPR, Contracts
• Delves into procedural aspects of Jurisdiction and Electronic Evidence, impacted by technological developments
• Thematically arranged chapters discuss interplay of provisions of (i) Information Technology Act, 2000 (ii) Indian Penal Code, 1860 (iii) Indian Evidence Act, 1882 (iv) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Constitution; IP Enactments and Contracts Act, 1872;
• Includes comparative analysis of the law in India with other evolved jurisdictions including, where applicable, UK, EU, USA, Canada and Singapore
• Flow-charts, diagrams and figures have been included to explain Techno-legal aspects and the legal provisions.
• Discusses several aspects including cyber terrorism, existing frameworks for cyber warfare and cyber policies including for emerging technologies including Cloud Computing, Drones and Internet of Things.

Testimonials

“Technology Laws Decoded … analyses existing law governing technology in depth …(and) the gaps in it and suggests measures to remedy them. Ms Nappinai has brought to the book her extensive legal expertise…”
Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
MP, Rajya Sabha and Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT

“Ms Nappinai has through her authorial work… unraveled the laws regulating use of cyberspace and technology both in India and internationally…”
Mr Amitabh Kant
Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog

“Technology Laws Decoded by N S Nappinai meets the challenge posed by cyberspace and disappearance of boundaries by giving a holistic picture of laws and precedents from various jurisdictions…”
Dr Ursula Widmer
Attorney-at-law, Bern, Switzerland
Past President of the International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)

“Ms Nappinai’s book .. is being published at an appropriate time. …The author lucidly explains the role of technology vis-à-vis cyber-crimes, intellectual property and contracts…. a useful addition to all cyberspace and technology enthusiasts, students, academicians, lawyers and non-lawyers as well.”
Mr Mohan Parasaran
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court and Former Solicitor General of India

“Ms Nappinai … succinctly delineates the evolving domain of Technology Laws governing Cyberspace.. The compendium of cases, judgments from across the world… makes it a ready reckoner for both legal practitioners and Professionals of Technology Industry.”
Ms Rama Vedashree
CEO, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), A division of NASSCOM

• Hardcover: 950 pages
• Publisher: Lexis Nexis; First 2017 edition (27 March 2017)

• About the Author

  N S Nappinai is an Advocate practising at the Supreme Court of India and Bombay High Court. A pioneer in Cyber Laws, Ms Nappinai handles complex international and domestic litigations pertaining to Constitutional, Criminal and Commercial laws. Her repertoire of cases handled since 1991 includes white-collar offences; constitutional challenges; protecting IP in films, gaming and software; cyber crimes data breaches, online offences, cyber frauds and commercial litigations, through innovative strategies. She undertakes corporate transactions involving private equity and debt structuring, technology transfers and IPR and advises on data protection laws across jurisdictions.

  Ms Nappinai lends her expertise in Cyber laws and in particular cyber crimes, electronic evidence and IPR for training Judiciary (including from SAARC), Government, Armed forces, Intelligence and Police officials and Industry. She contributed to the Law Commission in drafting the Indian legislation for establishing Commercial Courts in 2015. She is on the advisory board of several organisations. A Chevening (UK) and IVLP (USA) alumni, Ms Nappinai has addressed sessions at international events including at the UK House of Commons, USA, Singapore, Malta and Spain. Ms Nappinai is a mediator trained inter alia at WIPO, Geneva.