computer law

American  

noun

1. a body of law arising out of the special conditions relating to the use of computers, as in computer crime or software copyright.

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Etymology

Origin of computer law

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“It’s something that is sort of cutting-edge when it comes to computer law,” said Tor Ekeland, a defense attorney who often represents clients accused of hacking offenses.

From Washington Post

Ms. Manning was arrested in 2010 while deployed in Iraq and ultimately convicted of 19 counts related to the WikiLeaks disclosures, including violations of the Espionage Act and federal computer law.

From Washington Times

That, the suit alleges, violates Israeli computer law.

From Seattle Times

"When we do appeal, we're not only going to work to reverse the conviction, but try to change this absurd computer law, as best we can," he wrote.

From The Verge

The House Judiciary Committee heard arguments on Tuesday from stakeholders interested in reforming a nearly 30-year-old computer law that has allowed investigators to access the emails of criminal suspects without a warrant, but the panel’s chairman isn’t ready just yet to rein in that power.

From Washington Times