Cyber law: case studies in the SME environment

Taylor, Mark; McWilliam, J.; Gresty, David; Hanneghan, Martin

doi:10.1002/sres.626

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e-Crime Prevention: An Investigation of the Preparation of e-Commerce Professionals

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Penrod

2009

Journal of Internet Commerce

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As e-commerce revenues have mounted in recent years, so have losses from security breaches and legal problems. The present study conceptualized e-commerce activities focused on gains versus loss prevention in terms of regulatory focus theory. Professional preparation provided in 163 e-commerce master's programs worldwide was investigated using propositions derived from the theory. Data were collected using extensive Web searches of master's program curricula. Results suggested that a majority of the programs lacked courses in the prevention-focused topics of law, security, or ethics. As e-businesses increasingly face the threat of costly legal and security incidents, it appears necessary for e-commerce education programs to place greater emphasis on prevention-focused topics.

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e-Crime Prevention: An Investigation of the Preparation of e-Commerce Professionals

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Penrod

2009

Journal of Internet Commerce

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Factors Influencing SME Compliance with Government Regulation on Use of IT

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International Enterprises and Global Information Technologies

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Factors Influencing SME Compliance with Government Regulation on Use of IT

Kyobe

2009

Journal of Global Information Management

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Information technologies (IT) play a key role in the development of nations. Governments are encouraging IT adoption by small and medium-sized organizations (SME) to address poverty, facilitate networking and alliances between buyers and sellers, improve market intelligence, and increase productivity (Nicol, 2003). While IT can provide such benefits, the rise in the level of electronic abuse has led to the establishment of regulatory measures by governments and several SMEs are struggling to comply with them (SMME Review 2003, 2004; SBP, 2003). In addition, there have been very few studies investigating compliance with legislations in

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Cyber law: case studies in the SME environment

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

e-Crime Prevention: An Investigation of the Preparation of e-Commerce Professionals

e-Crime Prevention: An Investigation of the Preparation of e-Commerce Professionals

Factors Influencing SME Compliance with Government Regulation on Use of IT

Factors Influencing SME Compliance with Government Regulation on Use of IT

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