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Should ISPs be Compelled to Become Copyright Cops?

January 27, 2009

Reflecting on file-sharing, the music industry and trends in enforcement, Lilian Edwards looks into the future of copyright enforcement on the Internet. She asks how fundamental freedoms and respect for IP rights can best be reconciled. This article arises from a presentation at the SCL Forum held in September 2008 ‘Legislating for Web 2.0 – Preparing for the Communications Act?’…

The Net Neutrality Zombie and Net Neutrality ‘Lite’

January 27, 2009

Chris Marsden suggests that excessive regulation to ensure net neutrality can have negative consequences and commends to the EU an approach which produces ‘net neutrality lite’ This article arises from a presentation at the SCL Forum held in September 2008 ‘Legislating for Web 2.0 – Preparing for the Communications Act?’…

ePrivacy Directive Review: Safeguards Ignored Says EDPS

January 20, 2009

The European Data Protection Supervisor has taken the unusual step of putting forward a Second Opinion on the proposals for review of the ePrivacy Directive. He is concerned that safeguards have been removed in the political settlement made by the EU Council and that EU citizens are at risk as a result….

Privacy Notices Code of Practice Consultation

January 19, 2009

The ICO has launched a public consultation prior to publishing a Privacy Notices Code of Practice….

Responses on P2P File-sharing Consultation

January 19, 2009

A summary of the responses to the Government consultation has now been published….

Predictions 2009: A Gloomy Forecast for IT Lawyers?

January 5, 2009

Mainly rain with occasional showers: Pearse Ryan offers his weather forecast for IT lawyers in the current climate….

Predictions 2009: E-disclosure, Forensics, Litigation Support and More

January 5, 2009

This is a selection of the predictions on the SCL Web site. These predictions cover anticipated developments in e-disclosure, forensics and a range of associated fields….

Predictions 2009: IT & Social Trends

January 5, 2009

This is a selection of the predictions on the SCL Web site. These predictions cover developments in IT law and expected changes in social trends that have an impact on IT law….