Web 2.0: Nothing Changes…but Everything is Different

Eric Barbry

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Abstract: For some, Web 2.0 is a "simple" evolution of the current web; for others, Web 2.0 is a real revolution. Web 2.0 is, in fact, a "revolutionary evolution." Technically speaking, Web 2.0 is a "simple" evolution because it is not a technical "breakthrough," as it is essentially based on an aggregation of existing technologies. However, the impact of Web 2.0 is such that it can actually be described as an evolution that will shake our sociological, economic and legal bases. This paper addresses the legal aspects of Web 2.0 and tries to explain that while Web 2.0 is not a lawless domain, it is highly likely to create a legal tsunami.

Keywords: Web 2.0; regulation; law; case law; blogs; liability; intellectual property; personal data; knowledge management; collaborative space and employment law (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C10 C23 C51 C52 K21 K23 K29 L32 L96 M50 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-03
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Published in International Journal of Digital Economics 65 (2007): pp. 91-103

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