FOI Rights and ‘Private’ E-mail
The ICO has published new guidance making it clear that information concerning official business held in private e-mail accounts is subject to the Freedom of Information Act….
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2012 Predictions 11: Dale’s Disclosures
Such is Chris Dale’s standing in the e-disclosure field that it seems only right that he should have a predictions slot all to himself. It also reflects the fact that he is the only person to have submitted predictions today….
2012 Predictions 10: Disputes and Developments
Today’s predictions focus on the continuing battle as unlawful online activity and the data management and the e-disclosure and evidential implications of technological change. Read the predictions from Toby Headdon and Tracey Stretton….
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Cookies: ICO Prods and Guides
The ICO published its ‘half term report’ on new privacy requirements on 13 December and has encouraged web site owners to move towards compliance more quickly. The ICO has also published updated guidance on compliance strategies….
SAS v WPL: A Note of Caution for Software Developers
What are the implications of the Opinion of the Advocate General in SAS v WPL? Paul Barton and Emily Parris offer an account of the Advocate General’s reasoning and considered comment on it….
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Collecting and Using Children’s Information Online: the UK/US Dichotomy
David Gourlay and David Gallagher take an in-depth look at the conflicting requirements of US and UK law on data collection from children…
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2012 Predictions 8: Visionary’s Vistas
Two leading thinkers on all things IT law and Internet regulation contribute their thoughts to the predictions blog. Read predictions from Lilian Edwards and Graham Smith….
Case Report and Analysis: Scarlet v SABAM
Scott Fairbairn reports on the important judgment in which the ECJ ruled that ISPs should not filter all communications for copyright infringement and offers his insights into the implications…
2012 Predictions 7: Cookies, Cons and More
The latest predictions include a stimulating look at data protection issues and a warning of e-commerce security disaster. Read the predictions from Mark Turner and Alastair Morrison….
SCL Seminar Report: Is technology risk a threat to your business?
Stuart Pibworth reports on the SCL seminar held on 17 November at Sidley Austin LLP which focused on technology risk…
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