Professional Issues in IT

Frank Bott, now retired, was Head of the Computer Science Department at Aberystwyth University. He has published extensively on software engineering and professional issues in IT. Neil Taylor is a lecturer in the Computer Science Department at Aberystwyth University, and moderator for the BCS HEQ examinations.

• Law and GovernmentThe Computing ProfessionWhat is an Organisation?Structure and Management of OrganisationsFinancing a Start-Up CompanyFinancial AccountingManagement AccountingInvestment AppraisalHuman Resources IssuesDiversity, Inclusivity and EqualityIntellectual Property RightsSoftware Contracts and LicensesData Protection, Privacy and Freedom of InformationInternet IssuesComputer Misuse

This excellent book provides a full, but easy-to-read, description of all relevant professional issues for those involved with IT from law to finance.From my perspective this book is very well written guide which bridges what can be a gap between an IT expert's technical knowledge and knowledge of the business side of the industry. The book covers issues such as intellectual property and data protection law and the laws on hacking in the UK. The financial side is well covered as is relevant employment legislation such that individuals who might work for themselves in this sector or set up their own company have a ready to use guide and can also see where they may need to take more specialist advice.Many people working in the IT and related fields would find this book a very useful purchase. It is the kind of book where even just one chapter can save a reader thousands of pounds. As a solicitor who advises many clients who make mistakes all the time and do not have written agreements about copyright and their relationship with fellow shareholders in their limited company, I can see immediately how many 'elephant traps' this book would help an IT professional avoid.