Digital identity, an emergent legal concept : : the role and legal nature of digital identity in commercial transactions / / by Clare Sullivan.
This is the first full-length study of digital identity in a transactional context, from a legal perspective. The functions and legal nature of digital identity are analysed using real examples which highlight the implications for individuals, businesses and government. The findings have the potenti...
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Place / Publishing House: | Adelaide : : The University of Adelaide Press,, 2011. |
Year of Publication: | 2011 |
Language: | English |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 162 pages) :; digital, PDF file(s). |
Notes: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015). |
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Other title: | 1. Digital identity -- introduction -- Genesis of this book -- The importance of identity -- Approach of this book -- Structure of this book and chapter synopsis -- Digital identity -- a new legal concept -- Central argument -- Registered digital identity in the United Kingdom -- The relationship between transaction identity and database identity in the United Kingdom -- Distinguishing Solove's 'digital person' -- Digital identity in Australia -- Digital identity -- the nature of the concept -- Registered digital identity -- The role and nature of transaction identity -- Is transaction identity the legal person? -- Transaction identity is the legal person -- Digital identity -- inherent vulnerabilities -- The fallibilities of the identifying information -- Digital identity -- consequential individual rights -- Identity distinguished from privacy -- The right to identity under the scheme -- An express right to identity -- Right to identity under European human rights law -- The protection provided by the right to privacy -- Digital identity -- protection -- The wrong and the harm caused by misuse of transaction identity -- Identity theft distinguished from identity fraud -- Is identity theft really theft? -- Identity theft is theft -- Criminal damage -- Digital identity -- conclusion -- A new concept of identity and a new perspective -- 'Tomorrow is nearer than you think' -- Bibliography -- Articles/books/reports -- Case law -- Legislation and bills -- Treaties -- Other sources -- Index. |
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Summary: | This is the first full-length study of digital identity in a transactional context, from a legal perspective. The functions and legal nature of digital identity are analysed using real examples which highlight the implications for individuals, businesses and government. The findings have the potential to fundamentally change the way digital identity is legally and commercially regarded. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 0980723000 |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | by Clare Sullivan. |