About the Book
The core topics at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and US law -- privacy, accessibility, telecommunications, intellectual property, artificial intelligence (AI), dark patterns, human subjects research, and voting -- can be hard to understand without a deep foundation in both law and computing. Every member of the author team of this unique book brings expertise in both law and HCI to provide an in-depth yet understandable treatment of each topic area for professionals, researchers, and graduate students in computing and/or law. Two introductory chapters explaining the core concepts of HCI (for readers with a legal background) and U.S. law (for readers with an HCI background) are followed by in-depth discussions of each topic.
Table of Contents:
Foreword by Lorrie Cranor; Preface; 1. Introduction to Law for Human Computer Interaction; 2. Introduction to Human Computer Interaction for Law; 3. Accessibility; 4. Privacy; 5. Human Subjects Research Regulation; 6. Intellectual Property; 7. Telecommunications; 8. Artificial Intelligence; 9. Dark Patterns; 10. Voting Interfaces and U.S. Law; 11. International Laws, Treaties, and HCI; Index.
About the Author :
Jonathan Lazar is a Professor in the College of Information at the University of Maryland, where he is the executive director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) and a faculty member at the Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL). His interests include technology accessibility, user-centered design methods, and assistive technologies. He has previously authored or edited 18 books and published over 200 refereed articles in journals, conference proceedings, edited books, and magazines. He has received research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the US National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Google, and Adobe. Casey Fiesler is an Associate Professor in Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she is also affiliated with the law school's Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship. She is a social computing researcher and legal scholar whose research addresses internet law and copyright, online governance, and research ethics. She is also a member of the SIGCHI Research Ethics Committee and the Legal Committee for the Organization for Transformative Works, which helps protect the rights of fan creators. She holds a JD from Vanderbilt Law School and a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Tech. Brian Wentz is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include how the accessibility and usability aspects of human-computer interaction affects business, education, employment, public policy, and societal inclusion. For more than 14 years, he has been involved in a variety of projects related to web accessibility and usability for people with disabilities, including working as a contractor on the regulatory process for website accessibility under the ADA for the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice. He has published over 30 refereed articles in journals, books, and conference proceedings. Raja Kushalnagar is a Professor and Director of the Information Technology Program at Gallaudet University. He is a board member for the Computing Research Association on Widening Participation (CRA-WP), Association of Computing Machinery – Computer-Human Interaction (ACM-CHI) Steering Committee, Global Alliance of Speech-To-Text Captioning, and New York School for the Deaf. He has published nine articles and 42 juried conference proceedings. He has mentored over 75 deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing undergraduate students on accessible computing, including four NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipients. He has a JD and LLM in Information Accessibility and Intellectual Property Law and a PhD in Computer Science.
Review :
'This book is an important and thoughtful treatment of a fast-moving area, balancing the technical and legal aspects in an impressive way.' Michael Waterstone, Dean and Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
'Authored by leading multidisciplinary experts in technology and law, this book offers an invaluable resource for professionals working in human-computer interaction (HCI). Clear examples and explanations demystify how US law impacts numerous domains of HCI, including interface design, digital accessibility, privacy, and AI.' Paul Heaton, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
'At the intersection of human-computer interaction and law, this essential text illuminates how legal frameworks inform design, regulate use, and protect user rights. From AI ethics to dark patterns, from accessibility to algorithmic bias, it equips practitioners with critical knowledge of US law and dimensions of interactive technologies that shape everyday life. A vital resource that not only clarifies current legal+tech landscapes but also charts compelling paths for the next generation of human-centered design.' Elizabeth D. Mynatt, Dean and Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University
'Whether you're a lawyer, a technologist, or just curious about tech policy, Human-Computer Interaction and U.S. Law has something to teach. The collection covers the basics while delving into depth in all the right places. This is interdisciplinary scholarship done right.' Ryan Calo, University of Washington School of Law
