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Posted on March 08, 2010 11:29
The Article 29 Data Protection Working Party has issued its opinion on the concepts of the terms 'controller' and 'processor.'
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Posted on March 08, 2010 10:45
Every single YouTube video with English language audio can now support captioning created by speech recognition software thus improving the sites accessibility for videos.
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Posted on March 05, 2010 15:55
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.
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Posted on March 03, 2010 10:07
The first part of our series on Business and Community Engagement (BCE). This video covers the legal implications of data sharing and research, the application of the Data Protection Act and the application of Freedom of Information legislation. 
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Posted on March 03, 2010 09:48
A checklist of questions for institutions to consider when updating or framing an e-safety policy.
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Posted on March 02, 2010 13:01
This webcast was designed to assist institutions in meeting their legal duties and inspection needs in relation to safeguarding and e-security. 
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Posted on March 01, 2010 14:43
Under proposals outlined in the Digital Economy Bill, universities, libraries and small businesses offering wi-fi services will not be exempt from ensuring that their networks are not used to infringe copyright.
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Posted on February 26, 2010 16:17
Registration is now open for this pre-eminent I-CHORA conference covering all aspects of record keeping principles and practice.
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Posted on February 26, 2010 16:11
Presentation by Jackie Milne on Legal Aspects of Web 2.0 and Social Networking to the 'Scottish Web Folk Group'.
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Posted on February 26, 2010 12:42
JISC infoNet has produced guidance for those interested in research information management.
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Posted on February 26, 2010 11:25
New rules of procedure for the Copyright Tribunal will come into effect on 6 April 2010.
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Posted on February 23, 2010 16:08
A new law aimed at tackling stalkers as well as those who harass individuals via text or online is being proposed by Scottish Ministers.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 15:40
This workshop aims to provide a better understanding of FOI requirements amongst HESA staff.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 15:11
This event covers the key components of good records management.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 15:00
Demonstrating a practical approach to the development of key information management tools.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 14:50
How Information Managers can harness Web 2.0.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 12:20
The Royal Bank of Scotland recently lost their appeal against the decision that they were in breach of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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Posted on February 18, 2010 16:41
JISC Legal will be participating in the JISC Advance activities at the forthcoming JISC Conference 2010, to be held in London on 12-13 April.
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Posted on February 12, 2010 14:06
By virtue of Part 8 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 concerning the extended data protection audit powers available to the Information Commissioner's Office, a Code of Practice for Assessment Notices will be published in April 2010.
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Posted on February 09, 2010 14:22
The third sector will see copyright exemptions for public playing of sound recordings and music removed from April 2010
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Posted on January 29, 2010 13:54
The University of East Anglia is to investigate how Freedom of Information requests were dealt with.
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Posted on January 28, 2010 16:33
Institutions falling to report data breaches can face financial penalties from April 2010
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Posted on January 27, 2010 16:16
The Scottish Information Commissioner publishes new guidance for making and handling FOI requests.
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Posted on January 22, 2010 16:07
Where an employee creates a work, unknown to his employer, and copies that work to create something new, there is no case for infringement.
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Posted on January 22, 2010 11:55
Further to consultation on The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Home Office has published new Codes of Practice that will come into force on 6 April 2010.
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Posted on January 22, 2010 11:05
Illegal downloading of copyrighted material is being tackled by the UK Government with a new Digital Economy Bill.
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Posted on January 19, 2010 13:59
A council were found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act after sensitive personal data relating to social work records were found in a filing cabinet bought by a member of the public.
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Posted on January 19, 2010 10:45
The Information Tribunal has been abolished and its functions have been subsumed into the General Regulatory Chamber.
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Posted on January 19, 2010 10:10
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) publishes new guidance to help individuals in Northern Ireland take a claim to court under the Data Protection Act.
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Posted on January 15, 2010 15:23
This two day intensive privacy conference brings together leading experts to discuss the most recent developments affecting data protection across Europe.
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Posted on January 13, 2010 14:32
ICO issues guidance on its new powers to impose monetary penalties of up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.
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Posted on January 08, 2010 11:58
This conference explores new thinking around Records Management and Information Governance.
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Posted on January 06, 2010 10:38
A Birmingham high school has been required to sign a formal undertaking after a laptop containing the unencrypted personal details of around a thousand staff and students was stolen.
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Posted on January 05, 2010 15:02
An American graduate found guilty of copyright infringement for illegally downoading and uploading songs on Napster and Kazaa is seeking a new trial or a reduction of damages.
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Posted on December 22, 2009 15:37
Penningtons Solicitors have reported on a recent settlement between Getty Images and a removals firm which had used without licence a Getty Images photo.
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Posted on December 22, 2009 14:58
The consultation on a revised code of practice can be found on the Scottish Government website.
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Posted on December 21, 2009 14:25
The Information Tribunal has ruled that redaction time cannot count towards Freedom of Information (FOI) cost capping.
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Posted on December 21, 2009 11:36
Aimed at those responsible for managing records in government.
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Posted on December 17, 2009 16:42
e-Safety presentation, delivered by Jackie Milne at RSC WM workshop.
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Posted on December 15, 2009 14:10
EU approves two agreements on copyright law.
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Posted on December 15, 2009 13:04
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.
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Posted on December 11, 2009 13:53
The UK Intellectual Property Office has released for consultation detailed legislative proposals designed to implement the adopted parts of the Gowers Review.
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Posted on December 11, 2009 11:05
The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a consultation on new guidance governing online privacy.
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Posted on December 10, 2009 15:13
Changes to Facebook mean users are being encouraged towards more open privacy settings.
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Posted on December 04, 2009 15:19
On the 24 April 2009 the Equality Bill was introduced in the House of Commons and was published on 27 April with a view to achieving Royal Assent in the spring 2010.
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Posted on November 30, 2009 16:25
The European Parliament has voted in favour of new and updated legislation governing Europe's telecoms industry.
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Posted on November 30, 2009 10:12
The Information Commisioner's Office has published new guidance on the Data Protection Act.
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Posted on November 27, 2009 16:21
Dealing with all aspects of enforcement by the ICO.
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Posted on November 23, 2009 16:03
The email system of a leading research unit based at the University of East Anglia has been hacked.
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Posted on November 23, 2009 14:26
Useful workshop for those interested in SharePoint/Moss 2007.
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