This is the fourth in a series of articles in which Christopher Hamel-Smith addresses some of the key legal issues arising out of the Y2K challenge. They were written in order to make a contribution to the Trinidad & Tobago business community’s efforts to prepare for the transition into the Year 2000 and to manage the associated risks. Forming part of a broader series on "Information Technology and the Law" by the same author, these articles were first published in the "Business Guardian" over the period June 10, 1999 to September 9, 1999.
Responsible businesses will recognise the need for effective communication with their key business partners, including their financiers, suppliers and customers, about Y2K issues. They will seek to foster a cooperative and problem-solving approach to tackling Y2K. However, the content of such communication, both written and oral, requires careful consideration in the light of the legal and liability issues involved.
