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Legal Issues Web 2.0

What are the legal issues surrounding Web 2.0 and particularly the use of social software by those working and studying in FE and HE? 

First of all, there are a variety of issues concerning Intellectual Property Rights and in particular ownership rights – who owns the information when it is collaboratively created?  Other legal issues include data protection and liability.  Further, the ability of the institution to meet its requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 including adequate accessibility - can this be affected by Web 2.0?  Finally, there is the risk that Web 2.0 opens systems up to more use which could create a platform for more abuse.  The question here is whether institutions have in place adequate e-security measures to cope with such potential abuse.

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Places Available on BUFVC's Copyright Clearance Course (London, 22/09/10)

BUFVC still have some places available on its "Copyright Clearance for Print, Broadcast and Multimedia Production" one-day course on Wednesday 22 September 2010 in Central London.  For more information, and booking, visit http://bufvc.ac.uk/courses.

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.

Ipod Generation Shuns ICT Qualifications

The UK IT industry has raised serious concerns over the worrying decrease in numbers of students taking formal ICT qualifications.

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Recent JISC Legal 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.

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