Disclosure: Deleting Deleted Data
Clive Freedman summarises a recent case where it was alleged that data had been deleted and all traces of recoverable data destroyed….
Cybersecurity
How Much Security Can You Manage?
Alastair Morrison looks at security and focuses on the (all too) human element that seems to create the greatest problems….
The iPad, the Cloud and Data Protection
Jon Bloor thinks that the enthusiastic reaction of many lawyers to the iPad may have to be tempered by a cool reflection on the dangers for data security that its adoption may entail….
DEA 2010: Wi-fi Liability
Mark Weston explores the legal problems associated with wi-fi Internet access and considers the effect of the Digital Economy Act 2010…
Computer Fraud in Ireland
Pearse Ryan and Andrew Harbison discuss the law on computer fraud in Ireland and the law of dishonesty associated with it. The article casts considerable light on the practical realities of computer crime….
Mobile Madness
With a wave of iPad mania sweeping through law firms, Martin Telfer looks at the explosion of interest in the latest mobile solutions and what it means for IT professionals in law firms….
West Berks Data Loss
West Berkshire Council has had to take remedial action after losing children’s personal data…
Criminalising Patent Infringement in the EU
Rob Jackson reviews a history of attempts to seek the criminalisation of patent rights, including recent moves by the EU Competitiveness Council, and considers the implications of such a change….
Does Your Firewall Have an Open Door?
Chris James covers firewalls, the risk to information security and data protection….
Portable Data Security: Ebb And Flow
You cannot stop the tide. Whatever security nightmares portable data devices bring with them, Andy Cordial believes that employers have to accept that such devices are going to be used. The trick is to control the devices rather than discourage their use….