JISC Legal : News

Information Commissioner makes decision on Cambridge University FOI case.

The Coroners and Justice Bill has been heavily criticised by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for having weak safeguards, wide provisions and the potential to threaten our privacy.

ICO newsletter summarises response to the Scottish Government's discussion paper on extending the FOISA.

Christopher Graham, the executive director of the Advertising Standards Authority, has been approved as the next Information Commissioner.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published guidance designed to help institutions decide whether data falls within the definition of personal data.

Staff involved in moderating interactive websites that are likely to be used by children or vulnerable adults must not have been barred from working with children.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance to help institutions identify appropriate charges for requests received under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).

Jack Straw has announced that a select committee of MPs is being set up to review the law on privacy.

The National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh will be the new location for the Agency for the Legal Deposit Libraries (ALDL).

Freedom of Information requests from "Mickey Mouse" or "Mrs Sue D Nym" will not be accepted by the information commissioner, new guidance says.

JISC Legal is currently preparing materials which consider particular legal issues that could arise in relation to the use of technology in art, design and media studies in UK colleges and universities.

5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference in London on 12-13 May this year.

The Section 60 Code of Practice on the Discharge of Functions by Public Authorities provides guidance to Scottish public authorities on practices they should follow in meeting their FOI obligations.

The Section 61 Code of Practice on Records Management provides authorities with guidance as to the keeping, management and destruction of the authorities' records.