From the perspective of an information industry expert, it is evident that modern society heavily relies on information and values the "right to know" in a democratic system. However, there will inevitably be conflicting interests between those seeking access to information and those seeking to limit it. To address this tension, a comprehensive set of legal and ethical rules has been established to regulate the information environment. "Information, ethics and the law" is a practical and easy-to-use guide for information professionals, corporate individuals, and students in information science and journalism. It covers the constitutional basis for information-related legislation and delves into specific acts and rules regarding the access, interception, protection, preservation, and destruction of information. The book also addresses important issues such as freedom of expression, defamation, spam, and cyber porn. Additionally, it clarifies complex topics such as copyright, intellectual property rights, polygraph testing, bugging, and espionage. In this guide, the authors also provide a thorough explanation of electronic transactions and e-commerce