- Carol R. Venuti
- Research Papers
- Internet Law & Ethics
Jurisdiction over the internet: a Canadian perspective
Canadian law recognizes that states have sovereign power to determine the rules of conduct that must be followed in their territory by both their citizens and foreigners. Such a rule has generally offered the benefits of stability and certainty. Yet such advantages seem less obvious when this rule is applied to electronic environments. Cyberspace scorns national boundaries and complicates recognition of the jurisdiction of laws and courts over certain situations...
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