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Google to pay $8.5m (£5.5m) to settle a privacy violation lawsuit concerning its Buzz social network.

The recent case of Zurich Insurance receiving a £2.275 million fine for loss of personal data highlights the risks involved in managing data transfer when outsourcing IT services.

Online marketing and advertisments will, from 1 March 2011, be subject to the same strict advertising rules as traditional media.

A research programme into intellectual property and its value to the British economy has been unveiled.

The European Commission will pursue a case against the UK Government if it does not strengthen the Information Commissioner's powers.

The Viacom v Google case highlights the need for institutions to have ‘take down’ procedures in place.

A surprise amendment forced through for controversial clause 17 of the Digital Economy Bill could lead to entire sites being forced offline if it becomes law.

The Scottish Information Commissioner publishes new guidance for making and handling FOI requests.

Guidance for UK university libraries on the legal implications of providing catalogue records for re-use in Web applications.

A series of emails and phone calls did not establish a contract, the Court of Appeal has held in University of Plymouth accommodation case.

A high visibilty disclaimer may help avoid liability for mistakes on a website.

The ICO has published privacy notice codes of practice.

Phishing emails are targeting the academic community.