JISC Legal : Web 2.0

This guidance document examines the Digital Economy Act 2010 and its implications for universities and colleges in the UK.

The legal issues which arise when using e-assessment in UK FE and HE.

This Checklist has been specifically created by JISC Legal to assist tutors delivering Web 2.0 technologies.

The "Web 2.0 Legal Toolkit" assists senior personnel in managing the legal issues which Web 2.0 raises.

This useful presentation is a recording of Jason Miles-Campbell on RSC TV. 

An outline of the legal issues of podcasting as an educational tool and practical advice on how institutions can ensure legal compliance.

A recording of the JISC Legal Copyright & e-Learning - Webcast available to download. 

This document describes when monitoring is legally permissible.

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Practical guidance for colleges and universities dealing with the legal liabilities which may arise when providing and operating IT facilities.

Jackie Milne presented on legal aspects of safeguarding e-safety. 

Presentation by Jackie Milne on Legal Aspects of Web 2.0 and Social Networking to the 'Scottish Web Folk Group'.

Presentation by John X Kelly on Using Social Networking / Web 2.0 Technologies Lawfully at the RSC Scotland North & East Winter Fayre Edinburgh.

Presentation by Jason Miles-Campbell on e-Safety and the Law at the RSC Scotland North & East Winter Fayre at the National e-Science Centre in Edinburgh.

This useful presentation is a recording of Jason Miles-Campbell on RSC TV. 

JISC TechDis, a JISC Advance service, works with the HE and FE sector in the UK in the field of accessibility and inclusion. http://www.techdis.ac.uk

The Strategic Content Alliance has produced a useful IPR toolkit covering the IPR background, practical tools, template policy statements, case studies and links to further reading.

Schools and colleges can assess their own level of e-safety using this online tool.

Founded in 2002, the Anti-Bullying Alliance provides information on how to effectively tackle bullying in different environments.

Safeguarding is a crucial and influential part of the college inspection and review process.  This will include the e-safety of learners.

The Internet Watch Foundation, established in 1996, aims to minimise the availability of online criminal content.

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children.

Becta work mainly with the Government departments within DCSF (Department for Children Schools and Families) and BIS (Business innovation and Skills).  Becta provides guidance for schools and colleges on keeping learners e-safe.

The ICO site offers guidance on data protection and how to keep personal information safe.

This useful presentation is a recording of Jason Miles-Campbell on RSC TV.