I would have liked to include coverage in this issue of the new legislation affecting computer lawyers embodied in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. But, to be honest, I couldn’t be bothered. There is s 77 (power to alter penalty for unlawfully obtaining etc. personal data), s 78 (new defence for purposes…
A new survey by web editorial services company PWS has produced some shocking results. Lawyers don’t seem to be taking their own advice on the importance of making web sites accessible. Ted Page explains what went wrong and why compliance should matter….
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An interesting debate has arisen about the co-operation between the BPI and Virgin Media and letters sent by Virgin to customers whose pattern of use suggests that they may be engaging in illegal downloads. Laurence Eastham reports, suggests links and encourages SCL members to let him know their views….
Laurence Eastham interviewed Nominet’s Director of Legal and Policy, Emily Taylor. Emily also serves on the Advisory Group to the Internet Governance Forum….
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Bill Jones reviews Jonathan Zittrain’s new book on the Internet’s future….
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The ICO has released a new Good Practice Note entitled ‘Disclosure of employee information under TUPE’…
Mark Weston reviews the new proposals for a major government database showing telephone calls, e-mails and online activities and looks at the development of the law in this area….
Emma Lenthall and Rebecca Harman-Wilson look at contempt of court and the real risks that face website operators as publishers of infringing material….
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Organisations that hold confidential information regarding their clients on computers are under no legal obligation to report the loss or theft of the data, warns David Ashmore…