e-Safety Archive
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Posted on March 10, 2010 13:02
Schools and colleges can assess their own level of e-safety using this online tool.
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Posted on March 10, 2010 12:38
Founded in 2002, the Anti-Bullying Alliance provides information on how to effectively tackle bullying in different environments.
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Posted on March 10, 2010 12:24
Safeguarding is a crucial and influential part of the college inspection and review process. This will include the e-safety of learners.
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Posted on March 10, 2010 12:18
The Internet Watch Foundation, established in 1996, aims to minimise the availability of online criminal content.
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Posted on March 10, 2010 12:02
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children.
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Posted on March 10, 2010 11:44
Becta work mainly with the Government departments within DCSF (Department for Children Schools and Families) and BIS (Business innovation and Skills). Becta provides guidance for schools and colleges on keeping learners e-safe.
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Posted on March 10, 2010 11:31
The ICO site offers guidance on data protection and how to keep personal information safe.
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Posted on March 04, 2010 16:55
Information on and examples of acceptable and unacceptable use of computer systems as well as practical tips on dealing with computer crime.
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Posted on March 04, 2010 10:49
Association of Chief Police Officers:
http://www.acpo.police.uk.
Posted on March 03, 2010 11:12
A short guidance video on the legal duty of institutions to safeguard learners within the context of e-Safety. 
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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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England,
Wales,
Accessibility Law,
Defamation,
Harassment,
e-Safety
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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Wales,
Defamation,
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Web 2.0,
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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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Employment Law,
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Posted on January 29, 2010 11:17
Removing potentially libellous material posted by website users as soon as possible can protect from liability
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Wales,
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Research,
Information Governance,
BCE - Business and Community Engagement,
e-Learning,
Research,
Web 2.0,
Law Watch,
Open Educational Resources,
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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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IT,
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England,
Wales,
Information Governance,
Identity Management,
Law Watch,
e-Safety
Posted on December 17, 2009 16:42
e-Safety presentation, delivered by Jackie Milne at RSC WM workshop.
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Posted on October 19, 2009 15:45
In response to a call from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) the government are consulting on amending the Data Protection Act 1998.
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Employment Law,
Information Governance,
Identity Management,
Records Management,
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e-Safety
Posted on October 16, 2009 13:19
Data protection and acceptable use presentation at RSC Eastern Technical Managers Forum in Cambridge.
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Wales,
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Powerpoint,
e-Safety
Posted on September 29, 2009 11:12
Recommendations that Government bring forward legislation to strengthen the whistle-blowing procedures in the 1988 Education Reform Act.
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Posted on September 18, 2009 15:52
The Ministry of Justice seeks views on updating defamation law so it is fit for the modern age.
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Law Watch,
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Posted on July 01, 2009 16:40
ACAS, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, have advice leaflets on "Internet and e-mail policies".
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Posted on June 18, 2009 13:31
The High Court has ruled that a blogger has no reasonable expectation to anonymity due to the public nature of the activity.
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Posted on April 21, 2009 11:30
This Checklist has been specifically created by JISC Legal to assist tutors delivering Web 2.0 technologies.
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Posted on March 13, 2009 14:43
European Court of Human Rights maintains a new defamation action can be brought for every access to online defamatory material.
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Posted on November 23, 2007 12:59
An examination into the extent to which FE or HE institutions are responsible for content which is made available on their computer systems.
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Posted on November 23, 2007 12:43
Essentials guide for FE and HE on ISP liability for online content.
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IT,
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Defamation,
Employment Law,
e-Learning,
Web 2.0,
Overview,
e-Safety
Posted on November 02, 2007 15:19
The purpose of this Model Policy is to outline the circumstances in which it is permissible for an institution to access the IT accounts of staff members or students.
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Posted on October 01, 2007 14:32
This framework offers practical advice aimed at assisting those involved in information sharing.
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Posted on May 16, 2007 11:53
Webcast providing practical guidance on legally accessing user email accounts, computer hard drive or network storage.
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Hosting Liability,
Management,
IT,
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Scotland,
England,
Wales,
e-Administration,
e-Safety,
Audiovisual
Posted on April 11, 2007 12:57
An outline of the legal issues of podcasting as an educational tool and practical advice on how institutions can ensure legal compliance.
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Posted on February 01, 2007 13:37
The prevalence of computer related crime means that FE and HE institutions are affected in many of the same ways as other businesses, organisations and individuals.
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Posted on February 01, 2007 11:57
This Cybercrime overview paper explores the main obligations imposed on institutions concerning the provision and use of IT facilities in terms of cybercrime.
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Posted on April 04, 2006 14:57
A direct, point by point guide on interception and monitoring law and its application to Further and Higher Education (FE and HE).
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Posted on April 04, 2006 13:54
An examination of the current law surrounding the rights, obligations and liabilities of a college or university with regard to interception and monitoring of communications on or using its computer systems.
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Posted on November 01, 2005 15:17
This paper summarises the legal issues involved in the development and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in learning and teaching.
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Posted on December 12, 2003 15:13
This document describes when monitoring is legally permissible.
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Posted on September 01, 2003 14:58
ARCHIVED This paper brings together risks associated with the laws of contract and torts, employment law, privacy and data protection.
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Data Protection,
Interception and Monitoring,
Hosting Liability,
Management,
IT,
Library,
Administration,
Copyright/IPR,
Information Governance,
BCE - Business and Community Engagement,
e-Administration,
e-Safety
Posted on October 01, 2002 15:20
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An examination of what legal duty of care is required in the ICT environment by FE and HE institutions.
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Posted on January 01, 2000 15:47
JISC Legal's Service Manager Jason Miles-Campbell's keynote presentation on e-Safety at the RSC Scotland South and West 'Best of the West' event.
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