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Beatbullying Publishes Cyberbullying Report
A new report published by Beatbullying considers the state of cyberbullying amongst children, young people and teachers in the UK.  (07/02/12)
Internet Search Juror Jailed
A juror who researched a defendant's history on the internet and forwarded details of what she found to fellow members was sentenced to a six month prison term.  (24/01/12)
Staff Beware Befriending Students on Facebook
The increased use of Twitter, Facebook and email within institutions has led to a rise in unacceptable professional conduct. (23/01/12)
New Guidance on Notification of Security Breaches

The ICO has updated guidance on how public electronic communications service providers should respond to security breaches.

(12/01/12)
Outdated Obscenity Law
Gay pornography was not capable of “depraving and corrupting” according to a jury.
(09/01/12)
New Guidance from the Law Society on Social Media

The Law Society has published a practice note that examines the use of LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. 

(06/01/12)
Consultation on Changes to UK's Copyright Laws
A consultation has been announced to gather evidence on proposals to widen copyright exceptions including private copying, non-commercial research and library archiving. (14/12/11)
Phishing for Student Bank Details
Emails deceived students on government loans into providing financial details. (12/12/11)
Personal Opinions Online Subject to the DPA

The High Court states that even where private individuals are expressing their own views online the requirements of lawful processing in the DPA can apply.

(09/12/11)
Actual Knowledge and Defamation
The High Court has ruled that search giant Google does not have to pay damages for defamation suffered to a UK intelligence adviser via a blogging platform which Google owns. (06/12/11)
New UK Cyber Security Strategy Unveiled
The Government's new set of objectives aim to combat cybercrime and promote economic growth in internet business. (28/11/11)
Personal Data Loss in the Spotlight Again  A new report finds there have been over 1000 cases of personal data loss since 2008 including those involving a significant number of mobile devices. (23/11/11)
Are you an Accidental Outlaw? Take the test ....

Take a few minutes out to test your knowledge of the law relating to the use of the internet and social media with this online quiz.

(18/11/11)
University of Edinburgh Leads on Online Privacy

Embedding information rights in education project to be led by Edinburgh's Centre for Research on Families and Relationships.

(04/11/11)
Guide to Social Networking in the Workplace

ACAS guide offers practical tips on the impact of social networking on discipline and grievances, bullying, defamation, data protection and privacy.

(03/11/11)
Defamation - Academics to get Increased Protection
Joint Committee report on defamation law recommends new notice and take-down internet procedures as well as increased protection for scientists and academics. (20/10/11)
Trolling Via Facebook Leads to Jail Sentence

In a recent court case a man was jailed for improper user of a public electronic communications network.

(15/09/11)
How Personal Data can be Transferred Outside the EEA

Cloud computing - two further papers by the Queen Mary University of London, School of Law Cloud Legal Project

(14/09/11)
Student Bank Accounts Targeted in Phishing Expedition

JISC Legal has today received a phishing email purporting to be from a student finance company.

(12/09/11)
User Consent Required for Cookies

A user's consent is required before it is lawful to store and access information on their computer.

(01/09/11)
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