This book is a practical guide for managers dealing with computer-related issues. The authors felt the law in England in this area should be summarised in a way that is easy to understand. Things have changed so much and so quickly since the first edition that it was felt that the book should be updated to reflect these changes.

The book is not designed to be read from cover to cover. Readers can dip into the various self-contained chapters to find the answers that they seek. It provides practical advice on the appropriate steps that should be taken.

We hope that it will be a valuable guide to managers as well as being of interest to IT professionals, legal practitioners and students.

Jeremy Holt and Jeremy Newton