Data Protection

monitor screens This section deals with the application of the Data Protection Act 1998 and associated law to UK FE and HE institutions, with particular focus on the development and use of information and communication technologies.  JISC Legal offers sector-specific guidance to assist you in this area of law, a varied range of FAQs with examples, model policies, codes of practice and useful links to other resources.  You can access these below.

 

 Data Protection Guidance
  • JISC Legal Overviews
  • Publications
  • Codes of Practice
  • Model Policies
  • Useful Links
  • FAQs
 Data Protection Newslinks
University Scientists in Climategate Row

Freedom of Information requests were not dealt with as they should have been by The University of East Anglia.

Data Breaches - ICO Raises the Stakes

Institutions falling to report data breaches can face financial penalties from April 2010

Safeguarding: Meeting Your e-Safety Duties 03/03/10

New JISC Legal webcast: satisfy your legal duties and inspection needs.

RIPA (Part 2) New Codes of Practice

Further to consultation on The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Home Office has published new Codes of Practice that will come into force on 6 April 2010.

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 Recent JISC Legal Events
Safeguarding: Meeting Your e-Safety Duties 03/03/10

New JISC Legal webcast: satisfy your legal duties and inspection needs.

OER - Legal Matters - Webcast - 05/11/09

A close look at the legal challenges in creating and sharing open educational resources.