The Independence Illusion
Has the ECJ lost track of realities in determining the meaning of ‘complete independence’?…
Privacy & Data Protection
India, Technology and Outsourcing Contracts
This article from Samuel Mani Kallupurakal is adapted from his SCL Annual Lecture, given on 4 March 2010. The Lecture itself is now available as a podcast….
Conservative Party Technology Manifesto Launched
The Conservative Party launched its Technology Manifesto on 11 March. The Manifesto includes a number of proposals of special interest to IT lawyers….
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Transformations – Lecture Report
SCL members and guests were treated to a fascinating cultural exchange last night as Samuel Mani Kallupurakal, Head of Legal at Infosys Technologies, presented the Annual Lecture to an appreciative audience….
Privacy Dividend
The ICO is seeking to determine, and publicise, the real value of businesses adopting adequate data protection policies…
ACTA Negotiations and ‘Three Strikes’: EDPS Questions Legitimacy of Proposals
The European Data Protection Supervisor has published a report raising concerns about the EU’s negotiations to stop counterfeiting and the ‘three strikes’ rule….
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Why the SABAM v Tiscali Questions Matter
In the latest development in the long-running dispute between SABAM and Tiscali, the questions from the Belgian court to the ECJ have been published. Chris Watson, Tom Scourfield and Scott Fairbairn explain why those questions, and of course their answers, might matter to you….
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….
Editorial
Packed with extra pages and packed with quality – this is also an issue that should make you think. What’s more, you will have to go to the SCL web site to see a number of excellent pieces that did not make it this time around. I claim little of the credit; I have had…
ICO Audits: Consultation
The ICO is seeking views on its proposals for an Assessment Notices Code of Practice…