Information Society
/ɪnfəˈmeɪʃən səˈsaɪəti/
Definitions
- (n.) A society characterized by the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information through digital technologies, impacting legal frameworks related to data privacy, intellectual property, and communication rights.
Laws regulating data protection are crucial in the evolving information society.
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- information society
- information societies
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Commentary
The term often arises in contexts discussing the legal impact of digital technologies and information flows, emphasizing regulation in privacy and intellectual property.
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