Legislation and liability

  • David J. Smith

Abstract

The introduction of laws concerning product liability, and the development of legislation concerning safety and major industrial hazards, has had a considerable impact on the software designer. Failures and their consequences, arising from software errors, are covered by such regulations as much as those from any other cause.

Keywords

Consumer Protection Personal Protective Equipment Strict Liability Personal Injury Product Liability 
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Copyright information

© David J. Smith 1995

Authors and Affiliations

  • David J. Smith
    • 1
  1. 1.TonbridgeUK

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