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Legal Guidance for ICT Use in Education, Research and External Engagement

 

Administration

Administration is the effective management of the coordination and control of business processes. Further, organising people and resources efficiently to achieve common goals is fundamental to the success of any organisation. JISC Legal provides guidance for Administrators as they handle the legal issues which arise with ICT in education.

Guidance
The Digital Economy Act 2010: Implications for UK Colleges and Universities (23/07/2010)

This guidance document examines the Digital Economy Act 2010 and its implications for universities and colleges in the UK.

Legal Aspects of the Use of Technology in Assessment (04/09/2009)

The legal issues which arise when using e-assessment in UK FE and HE.

Blanket Copyright Licences - FE Institutions - Template (17/01/2009)

Template to provide FE institutions with details of each blanket copyright licence that they may hold.

Blanket Copyright Licences - FE Institutions - Guidance (16/01/2009)

Guidance on how to use the Blanket Licence Template for FE.

Blanket Copyright Licences - HE Institutions - Template (15/01/2009)

Template to provide HE institutions with details on each blanket copyright licences that they may hold. 

Blanket Copyright Licences - HE Institutions - Guidance (14/01/2009)

Guidance on how to use the Blanket Licence Template for HE.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Overview (28/02/2008)

This overview paper describes the relevance of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for FE and HE.

Disability Legislation and ICT in Further and Higher Education - Essentials (09/10/2007)

Disability discrimination law applies to the services including educational services an institution provides to its staff, students, and third parties.

e-Repositories and the Law - Deposit Checklist (10/09/2007)

Checklist of relevant questions to be asked in accepting material for use in an e-repository.

Legal Aspects of e-Repositories and e-Collections (10/09/2007)

Basic introduction to the establishment, development and administration of online repositories in FE and HE.

Data Protection Essentials (24/08/2007)

A point by point guide to Data Protection Law for FE and HE.

Data Protection Overview (15/08/2007)

This overview explains the application of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the 'Act') to UK further and higher education institutions.

Data Retention Directive: Implications for FE and HE - JISC Legal Overview (16/04/2006)

Overview of data retention practices, and implications in FE and HE following the EU data retention directive 2006/24/EC.

IT Law for FE and HE Senior Management (01/11/2005)

This paper summarises the legal issues involved in the development and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in learning and teaching.

IT Law for FE and HE Senior Management (01/11/2005)

This paper summarises the legal issues involved in the development and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in learning and teaching.

Lifelong Learner Record Study - Report 1- The Project Killer Report (01/06/2004)

A JISC study to explore the Legal and Records Management Issues relating to the concept of the Lifelong Learner record.

Latest News
Outsourcing - What Not to Do

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.

Advertising Standards Authority to Regulate Online

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

Sensitive Medical Records Left at Bus Stop

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

Latest Events
JISC Legal on RSCtv (07/09/2010)

JISC Legal's Jackie Milne will be presenting on e-Safety on RSCtv, a resource sponsored by RSC Scotland South and West. 

JISC Legal @JISC Online Conference Innovating e-Learning (23-26 November 2010)

JISC Legal will be participating in the JISC Online Conference- Innovating e-Learning on the 23-26 November 2010.