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New Social Media Guidance Published

The UK Government has published new guidance for civil servants covering the benefits and pitfalls of social media. 
Monitoring Social Media in Education

A story published this week in the Higher Education network blog highlights the issue of universities monitoring social media sites.
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.

Facebook Comments Result in Sacking

An employment tribunal recently held that an employee was fairly sacked for posting obscene Facebook messages.

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. 
UK ISPs Must Block Pirate Bay

UK Internet Service Providers (ISPs) including Sky, Virgin Media and Talk Talk must block file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, the High Court has ruled.
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.

Social Networking Sites used to Threaten Teachers
Social networking websites used to threaten teachers. 
Twitter Comments Lead to Jail Sentence

A student who admitted posting racially offensive comments on social networking site, Twitter, has been sentenced to 56 days imprisonment.  
Successful Twitter Libel Case

A former cricketer has been awarded damages of £90,000 plus legal costs by the High Court, in England, after suing over a defamatory tweet alleging that he was involved in match-fixing.  
Google Privacy Row Rumbles On

UK data protection boss has concerns over Google's information sharing between services and users' lack of control.
Failed Pupils' Photos on Show in School Canteen

A head teacher put up photos of pupils who had low results as motivation to work harder.
Google not a Publisher for Blogging Purposes

The High Court recently ruled that the search giant Google wasn’t responsible for defamatory material posted on its blogging site. 
Stalking to Become a Crime

The Prime Minister is expected to back legislative change in the Protection of Freedoms Bill to make stalking a crime.
You Can Run But You Can't Hide Via Facebook

Mr Justice Teare ruled that a legal claim could be served via an active and legitimate Facebook account.
University to Train all Staff in Data Protection

Durham University breached the Data Protection Act after disclosing personal information on its website.

Image Guide for Facebook

An alleged report has been leaked that offers detailed guidance on when images should be removed from Facebook. 
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