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

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.

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.

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

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

Online defamation cases in England and Wales have more than doubled in the last year.

A recent EU survey finds that 77% of 13-16 year olds have a social networking profile and 25% say their profile is open to the public.

The draft Bill aims to strike the right balance between protection of freedom of speech and protection of reputation and includes new statutory defences and is open for consultation until 10 June 2011.

The UK‘s first libel action arising from comments made via Twitter has resulted in a payment of £3,000 in damages and reportedly around £50,000 in legal costs.

We have issued two new guidance papers on OERs: Strategic Managment of IPR for OER in UK HE and Legal Aspects of the Use of Child Images in OERs.

According to the UK government, cybercrime is costing the country around £1000 every second. 

Universities UK has published a report looking at how institutions can promote freedom of speech on campus, while protecting the welfare of staff, students and the wider community.

Tweets should be considered public and can be published, the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has ruled. 

The Cloud Industry Forum has launched a Code of Practice for cloud service providers.

A consultation in respect of two specific changes to RIPA is being run by the Home Office.

Causing "substantial damage or distress to individuals" by processing their personal data unfairly is likely to result in a fine.

Authoritative statutory guidance published on equal pay, employment, and services, public functions and associations.