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

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An MSP sent out personal letters to 11 year-olds from various scottish primary schools 'as a gesture of congratulation' after pupils' names were disclosed.

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BUFVC still have some places available on its "Copyright Clearance for Print, Broadcast and Multimedia Production" one-day course on Wednesday 22 September 2010 in Central London. 

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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.

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

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A conference exploring how to exploit intangible assets through using the intellectual property system efficiently and effectively.

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This website, which is maintained by the Intellectual Property Office provides guidance on intangible assets and how to manage these assets and create value from them - http://www.ipo.gov.uk/ian.htm.

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A new law seeks to balance the protection of an employee's personal data with the legitimate rights of employers. 

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The UK IT industry has raised serious concerns over the worrying decrease in numbers of students taking formal ICT qualifications.

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Minister suggests law reform by Parliament is required to prevent judicial decisions creating a privacy law 'by stealth'.

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A CD containing sensitive personal data was discovered at a bus stop and was unencrypted with no password protection.

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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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ICO has published an FOI Regulatory Action Policy outlining enforcement mechanisms.

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The ICO held that Queen's University Belfast had wrongly applied exceptions under FOI and EIR, and ordered the institution to disclose raw data.

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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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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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