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….
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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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…
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….
Stuart Pibworth reports on the SCL seminar held on 17 November at Sidley Austin LLP which focused on technology risk…
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Social media can create evidence too. Tracey Stretton warns of the dangers and reviews some of the cases which show its increasing importance….
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An insight into the latest FBI investigation into organised crime and a warning not to overlook the importance of digital evidence…
Today we have contributions from three experts in their chosen fields. The feast of predictions goodies is far from over – look out for more tasty morsels as the week goes on. Read the predictions from Chris Marsden, Peter Sommer and Stephen Mason….
Tom Scourfield and Lucy Kilshaw look at recent High Court judgment where the defendant police force escaped copyright liability but were caught out on database right in phone code list…
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Time to hear from a group of practitioners, focusing mainly on IT law issues but including a look at our developing relationship with tablets, smartphones and other new ways of living too. Think of this as the bag of luxury chocolate gold coins that you ate instead of putting them on the tree. Read the predictions from Stewart Room, Kit Burden, Emma Brownlow-Smith, Jon Bloor, Paul Gershlick and David Lewis…
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