JISC Legal : e-Administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Webcast providing practical guidance on legally accessing user email accounts, computer hard drive or network storage.   

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

In certain circumstances, student work can be the subject of a valid freedom of information (FOI) request.

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.

Overview of some key legal issues to be considered in relation to e-Commerce Law for Web Administrators.

Guidance on the application of data protection law to e-learning administrators at institutions.

The law has changed that applies to how institutions must use cookies.

The Climate Change Act 2008 requires colleges and universities, directly or indirectly, to take action to reduce carbon emissions in order to contribute to the national targets for carbon reduction... (cont'd)

We are pleased to announce the launch of JISC Legal Plus - a new staff development service bringing JISC Legal's expertise to your institution at competitive prices...  (cont'd)

Firstly it is necessary to try and distinguish between emails which contain information which are business records and emails which are just  ... (cont)

Covert monitoring is surveillance of online activity without giving the users involved specific notification that this is going on.  It clearly has legal implications relating to ... (cont)

The seventh data protection principle provides that "Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken  ... (cont)

 S.14 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (and similarly s.14 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002) provide a exemption to release if ... (cont)

A further selection of IPR FAQs are availalable from JISC Inform, Issue 26 - Know Your Rights: Intellectual Property and Technology.  You can ... (cont)

Links to further resources.

Institutions falling to report data breaches can face financial penalties from April 2010

A council were found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act after sensitive personal data relating to social work records were found in a filing cabinet bought by a member of the public.

ICO issues guidance on its new powers to impose monetary penalties of up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.

On the 24 April 2009 the Equality Bill was introduced in the House of Commons and was published on 27 April with a view to achieving Royal Assent in the spring 2010.

The European Parliament has voted in favour of new and updated legislation governing Europe's telecoms industry. 

A new notification fee of £500 was introduced for some larger institutions on 1 October 2009.

The Ministry of Justice seeks views on updating defamation law so it is fit for the modern age.

The ICO has published privacy notice codes of practice.

ICO issues handbook on handling personal information and managing privacy risks.

The Data Protection Working Party of the EU proposed to discuss the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) on 24 and 25 June 2008.

Government is criticised for not giving the issue of safeguarding personal data sufficient importance when formulating primary legislation.

ACAS guide offers practical tips on the impact of social networking on discipline and grievances, bullying, defamation, data protection and privacy.

A dedicated 'one stop shop' has been produced, telling the public about their FOI rights, and a step by step guide on how to use them.

The site includes overview information, legislation documents and a range of reports from the specialist committees

This JANET factsheet on providing email accounts for alumni is intended to assist in considering all the potential issues involved, with JISC Legal contribution from a legal perspective.

A resource from the Higher Education Academy English Subject Centre aimed at those developing courses which suggests that it is necessary to consider copyright clearance from the start.

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.

The resources on this webpage provide links to information on liability for hosting institutions.  They are available on external websites.

UK Access Management Federation for Education and Research - Recommendations for Use of Personal Data.