论网络侵权中的通知规则

网络侵权是发生在互联网这一特殊平台上的新型侵权形态,其具有侵权主体匿名性、传播快捷性、影响广泛性和不可逆转性、造成后果严重性等特征。网络侵权通常都涉及直接侵权人和网络服务提供者,而网络服务提供者与侵权行为实施者在主观心态、损害预防能力和效果上都存在重大差异,网络侵权责任承担区别于一般侵权。通知规则作为网络侵权中的一般规则决定了网络服务提供者承担责任的界限,明确通知规则的产生、发展与责任特征以及与此相关的反通知规则及其效力,对于理解网络服务提供者违反通知规则的责任具有重要意义。

On Doctrine of Notice in Cyber Torts

The cyber torts are a new type of tortious behaviors conducted in network, with such features as the anonymous tortfeasors, rapid transmission, extensive and irreversible influences and severe conse- quences. The direct tortfeasor and network providers are often involved in cyber torts, but they have major differences in subjective state, ability and effects of undertaking precautions from damage. Besides, cyber torts differ from general torts in assuming tortious liabilities. As the general doctrine for cyber torts, the doctrine of notice is to determine the liability limit assumed by network providers. Therefore, it is of vital importance to specify the introduction, development process and liability features of notice doctrine as well as the counter - notice rule and its effects so as to better understand the network provider＇ s liability in violation of the doctrine of notice.