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Google Analytics Cookies - Provide Information

ICO says that enforcement action for use of Google Analytics cookies without prior consent is unlikely.

Freedom of Information - Publication Scheme Changes

The ICO is to make changes to the information a public authority is required to release proactively in its FOI publication scheme.

Cookie Compliance Deadline To Be Missed

It is reported today that the majority of the UK government’s many websites will miss the deadline for compliance with the cookie legislation.

Twitter Resists Order to Hand over Tweets

Twitter is contesting a US court order requiring it to hand over a user's message history.
New Cloud Computing and Contracts Paper Published

This QMUL paper looks at the developments in cloud contracts including those which will increase legal certainty and compliance.
New Guide for Monitoring Cloud Computing Contracts

The EU’s cyber security agency, ENISA has launched a practical guide for IT procurement teams which assesses the security of cloud service providers.

NHS in Serious Data Breach

A Welsh health board has been issued with a £70,000 fine following a serious breach of the Data Protection Act,1998. 
Fair's Fair in Fines Issued Says the ICO

Despite fewer fines for private firms than public organisations over an eleven month period, the Information Commissioner’s Office says issuing monetary penalties depends on strict criteria, not whether an organisation is private or public.
EC Consultation on Regulating the Internet of Things

Staff at institutions using mobile devices in teaching and learning may be interested in providing their views on how to regulate wireless networked devices.

ICC UK Cookie Guidance for Website Operators

The International Chamber of Commerce UK has published cookie guidance to help website operators move towards compliance with new consent requirements.

Implementing the Cookies Regulations - Public Sector Guidance

Guidance has been issued for government departments and other public sector bodies on how to comply with the new cookies regulations.

Security and the Cloud - Networkshop 40 York

JISC Legal is contributing to the "Security and the Cloud" session at Networkshop, the technical conference for staff in education and research.

Recent ICO Conference Papers Now Available

The ICO papers include an informative presentation on cloud computing and data protection.
Call to Implement Text Mining Exception to Copyright

Changes to copyright law could enable access to new knowledge that would otherwise remain undiscovered.

UK ISPs lose Digital Economy Act Appeal

BT and Talk Talk have lost an appeal over controversial measures to tackle copyright infringement online - a decision welcomed by rights holders.
US Guidance on Cloud Security and Privacy Published

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has recently published its Guidelines on Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing, which although from the US perspective, provides some useful practical recommendations.
Loss Threat to Locked-in Data

The recent demise of a file sharing service highlights the risks for colleges and universities in considering a move to the cloud or other external service providers.
New Guidance on Notification of Security Breaches

The ICO has updated guidance on how public electronic communications service providers should respond to security breaches.

ERA Supports Access to BBC and Channel 4 Online Services

Following discussions with the BBC and Channel 4, the ERA Licensing Scheme recently confirmed that changes have been made in order to support access to some BBC and Channel 4 on-line services, for educational purposes.   
Consultation on Changes to UK's Copyright Laws

A consultation has been announced to gather evidence on proposals to widen copyright exceptions including private copying, non-commercial research and library archiving.
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