The new edition of this introductory textbook, formerly published as Computers and the Law, incorporates new case law and important statutes such as the Computer Misuse Act 1990. It discusses the EC directive on legal protection of computer software and reverse analysis/compatibility issues and also offers a coherent discussion of the conjunction between the law and computer technology. It describes the legal implications of acquiring, developing and using computer equipment and software and analyzes the impact that technology has on the law.