ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΚΗ

Introduction to Legal Informatics Georgios N. Yannopoulos Assistant Professor, Law School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Abstract: What is Legal Informatics? The author undertakes to identify the relationshipbetweenlawandnewtechnologiesbyresearchingtwodistinctfields: • Substantive Information Technology Law: The book, in seven chapters, depictstherightofparticipation inthe InformationSocietyand itsrestrictions, namely Data Protection, the Protection of Secrecy of Communications and Intellectual Property legislation. Then it examines new fields of regulation such as the Internet, online services, electronic identification, social networks and electronic commerce. The author argues that such regulation requires lawyers having an adequate background in IT Law. • Legal Information Systems: The author outlines methods for the analysis, design and construction of legal databases, claiming that, nowadays, the use of electronic retrieval systems is overwhelming. He concludes that retrieving legal information is not “just a technical tool” but is directly associated with the actual knowledge and interpretation of the law and the doctrine of the rule of law. The book closes by stating that, in order to eliminate the digital divide, Legal Informatics must be established as a core subject in legal curricula. ISBN 978-960-622-128-6 COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organisation. Enquiries concerning reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice. The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. makes no claim as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should therefore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. or the legal professionals contributing to this publication. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2018, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A.