Legal Risks and Liabilities for IT Services in Further and Higher Education (01/10/2003)

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Universities and colleges might incur legal liabilities through the provision and operation of their IT facilities and may be interested in some practical guidance. Whilst not exhaustive, this paper attempts to bring together potential risks associated with the laws of contract and torts, employment law, privacy and data protection legislation and the newly emerging realm of Internet Law and Regulation. Liabilities arising from disability legislation and health and safety issues have not been considered. The paper can be accessed in pdf format here - Legal Risks and Liabilities for IT Services in Further and Higher Education.

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