The internet has become a powerful social and economic force, and has spawned its own branch of the law. Internet law can create some unexpected situations resulting from the nature of the internet, so it's important to know the law if you plan to put personal information or do business online. FindLaw's Internet Law for the Public section will help introduce the key concepts of internet law through helpful articles, answers to frequently asked questions, resources on protecting yourself online, e-commerce transactions, starting a website, and more.