IT Contracts in the Public Sector
Prior to the forthcoming SCL Conference, Public Sector-Private Challenge, Clive Davies offers a wide-ranging analysis of the complex developments in public sector IT contracting….
Litigation & DR
Personal Internet Security: SCL Evidence for the Lords
SCL has organised a meeting to help inform its evidence to the Broers Committee on personal internet security….
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Deleting Data Protection
A recent report from Privacy International has highlighted concerns about the difficulties in deleting accounts and the sharing of data and has led to a complaint to the Information Commissioner calling for an investigation….
Electronic Communications Framework: Recent Publications
A recent study published by the EC should make interesting reading for SCL members with an interest in this area. Review recent publications by the EC in this area….
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Software Patents: Everybody’s Losing
It is beyond dispute that software is one of the most valuable assets in our society. So, asks Colin Hulme, why are we incapable of drafting laws to protect it adequately?…
Public Sector: Private Challenge
SCL’s 2006 Conference, supported by Intellect, is to be held on 24 and 25 November in Oxford. It will deal with the critical legal issues of public sector IT procurement, regulation and management….
The Scottish Court Technology Forum
Paul Motion recounts recent developments in Scotland which have led to the establishment of the Court Technology Forum….
Defamation and the Internet
Sparked by the recent Mumsnet dispute, Nick Armstrong looks at Internet libel from the perspective of a practising libel specialist….
Staff Computer and E-mail Policies
Jeremy Holt takes a realistic look at staff policies on Internet and e-mail use and the like. He also offers a specimen computer and e-mail use policy….
Google News: – Fair Use or Fair Game?
Katie Withers reports on the issues surrounding Google News and claims that it breaches copyright….