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

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One in twenty employees face a reprimand for email 'bloomers'.   

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A consultation by the GEO seeks views on proposals for draft regulations on the new public sector equality duty.

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Guidance for public sector organisationsaims to make current equality law more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer.

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A glitch in Middlesex University’s I.T system meant 2500 acceptance letters mistakenly offering places were sent out to applicants.

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A two-part seminar organised by DataGuidance on expert advice on essential areas of data privacy.

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Google's chief executive warns of the future impact of making personal information freely available online. 

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FE and HE institutions need to present clear arguments when they decide to withhold information.

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This IP Workbook, from Eversheds LLP solicitors, contains practical examples, questions and scenarios on a range of commercially related topics with an intellectual property (IP) dimension.

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Experian survey finds that more than 50 per cent of passwords are made up of information freely available online, putting millions at potential risk of identity fraud.

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More Facebook users are reporting suspicious behaviour.

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A landmark ruling held that covert surveillance by a local authority to establish whether a family lived at a particular address was not necessary, not proportionate and breached their right to privacy.

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A course designed to introduce tutors and managers to the issues involved in making information technology safe for learners.

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Research community calls for extension to fair dealing provisions under UK copyright law

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An indecent image of children posted onto a law student’s Facebook page, together with a comment falsely indicating he was a paedophile, was held to be defamatory and deeply offensive.

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A working party representing 37 EU countries is currently negotiating the Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) which intends to tackle online copyright infringements on an international level.

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Guidance for organisations and employers on the implications of the Equality Act 2010 available at: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_act_2010/equality_act_2010_what_do_i_n.aspx. 

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The European Commission plans to negotiate with the US for a data protection agreement providing legal certainty and high standards for data transfers.

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A Defamation Bill, to be published next year, will balance freedom of speech with protection of reputation.   

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DP Officer claims Facebook's collection and retention of non member's private data breaches privacy laws.

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New ICO code includes guidance on online applications, use of cookies, behavioural advertising and cloud computing services.

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Scientists at CRU at the University of East Anglia acted rigourously and honestly in their advice to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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Ministry of Justice seeks evidence from all organisations on impact of data protection law.

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Equality Act implementation will go ahead as planned, the Government Equalities Office announces.

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Nine websites accused of offering links to pirated films have been shut down and had their bank accounts seized.

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Facebook has begun to make changes in order to simplify and improve its privacy practices. 

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

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An interactive workshop presentation on OER - Legal Lessons Learned, by Jackie Milne.

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An aspect report by HM Inspectors on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council to identify approaches and best practice and to make recommendations for improvement.

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

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Service Manager Jason Miles-Campbell presented on the Law and e-Assessment. 

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This presentation was delivered by Jason Miles-Campbell as part of the Supporting Professional Development for Engagement: Legal Issues Focus event in London on 5 May 2010.  

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Major changes put forward for FOI, retention of personal information, libel law, criminal offences, anti-terrorism and CCTV.

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European Commission approves clauses to ensure adequate protections for transfers overseas.

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On 23 July 2010, JISC Legal's Jason Miles-Campbell will be presenting at the UKOER10 International Showcase, on the legal issues associated with Open Educational Resources and intellectual property.

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JISC Procureweb, a fellow JISC Advance support service hosted by Cardiff University, is looking for a talented, enthusiastic and committed Director to drive forward its strategy and development.

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Copyright dispute between professor and former employer, Newcastle University.

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The Strategic Content Alliance has produced a useful IPR toolkit covering the IPR background, practical tools, template policy statements, case studies and links to further reading.

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Revised code of practice relating to disabled students in UK higher education institutions.

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A member of Gwent police force is facing possible dismissal, after accidentally sending an unsecure email attachment containing sensitive personal data to a journalist.

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Research claims many schools breach data protection in use of CCTV.

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On 8 April 2010 the Equality Act received royal assent after completing its parliamentary process.

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Checklists to help you review your e-safety approach and provision.

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A recent High Court ruling held that the operator of a blogging website can avoid liability for content posted on his website so long as he does not interfere with the original posting.

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This amendment directive requires consent for the placement of cookies on the Internet by tightening existing legislation in this regard, namely the, e-Privacy Directive, 2002/58/EC.

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From 6 April 2010 the Information Commissioner's Office will have the power to serve notices requiring organisations to pay up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.

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Specific e-safety policy template available and 360 degree self review tool.

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e-Safety resources, including a sample audit and core policy.

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To assist further education to analyse and review their use of technology in learning.

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A recent High Court ruling found an indexing company which sorts postings to Usenet groups liable for the copyright infringing actions of its users.

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