Abstract: Desirable or not, rules of law are necessary. Despite the sustained efforts of self-regulation or of codes as law in cyberspace, these rules, whatever they are, are invariably breached and those whose rights have been disregarded or violated are seeking for solutions. In interpreting the existing ones and in the attempt of adapting and adjusting them to the new reality or in creating new provisions, legal experts need to enter into a collaborative and constructive alliance with IT professionals as to cope with the current challenges.

Keywords: cyberspace; law; code as law; lex informatica.