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The fragmentation of intermediary liability in the UK

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Daithi Mac Sithigh

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Abstract

This article argues that the system for intermediary liability (for mere conduits, hosts and search engines) is splitting into a number of different systems. In the case of copyright, intermediaries (particularly mere conduits) have new duties. However, regarding defamation (and to a lesser extent privacy), new schemes are reducing the liability risk of hosts—under certain circumstances. The result is that the single system of the Electronic Commerce Directive is being replaced by a mixture of EU and national legislation, revived common law doctrines and specific provisions for particular areas of law.

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Author(s): Mac Síthigh D

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice

Year: 2013

Volume: 8

Issue: 7

Pages: 521-531

Print publication date: 05/06/2013

ISSN (print): 1747-1532

ISSN (electronic): 1747-1540

Publisher: Oxford University Press

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jiplp/jpt094

DOI: 10.1093/jiplp/jpt094

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