Title :
How liable are you for your software?
Author_Institution :
John Marshal Law Sch., Chicago, IL, USA
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The applicability of product-liability law to software is examined, using a hypothetical case to illustrate the difficulties. Product liability is reviewed, and the issue of whether software is a product is explored. The question of what standard of care to use in judging the developer´s conduct is considered. Some guidelines for assessing exposure to liability are provided.<>
Keywords :
legislation; professional aspects; product-liability law; software; Algorithms; Buildings; Companies; Computer aided software engineering; Contracts; Floors; Manufacturing; Privacy; Protection; Windows;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
