JISC Legal : Management

This guidance examines the legal implications of recording lectures at UK FE and HE institutions, focusing mainly on the issues of copyright and consent.

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

A checklist of questions for institutions to consider when updating or framing an e-safety policy.

The "Web 2.0 Legal Toolkit" assists senior personnel in managing the legal issues which Web 2.0 raises.

The Data Protection Code of Practice is designed to provide guidance to the FE and HE sectors on issues pertaining to Data Protection law affecting their day-to-day operations.

An examination of the most relevant human rights in the context of colleges and universities.

From the service provider and federation surveys, most expressed a neutral view as to the adoption of new attributes.

An investigation into the feasibility of cross-jurisdiction common access management federation agreements.

A report on the legal aspects of common agreements for federation-identity provider and federation-service provider agreements.

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

The JISC Information Management infoKit was launched in September 2007 and attempts to provide a consistent framework for managing all types of internal information.

This overview paper focuses on disability discrimination in respect of ICT and the provision of educational services in UK publicly-funded further and higher education.

If a college or university delivers any Business and Community Engagement activities online, the institution must make sure that its website and processes comply with the e-commerce rules. This guide gives an overview of these rules.

Essentials step by step guide on copyright law for FE and HE.

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.

The vast majority of government records are now produced electronically and The National Archives works with central and local government organisations to ensure that this information is both stored securely and easily accessible.

Good records and information management is essential if the government is to meet the requirements of Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Human Rights legislation.  Under agreement with the ICO this is done through a programme of information management assessments.

This paper assesses the potential  legal risks involved in project management.

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

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

This paper provides details on how to create an effective consortium agreement and explains why they are needed. 

This document describes when monitoring is legally permissible.

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Practical guidance for colleges and universities dealing with the legal liabilities which may arise when providing and operating IT facilities.

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An examination of what legal duty of care is required  in the ICT environment by FE and HE institutions.

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.

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

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

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. 

JISC TechDis, a JISC Advance service, works with the HE and FE sector in the UK in the field of accessibility and inclusion. http://www.techdis.ac.uk

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.

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

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

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

Safeguarding is a crucial and influential part of the college inspection and review process.  This will include the e-safety of learners.