in association with Maclay Murray & Spens LLP - http://www.mms.co.uk/.
This series of concise regional workshops, each took place over one morning, and were designed to provide senior managers with information to enable them to make legally-informed decisions about the use of Web 2.0 technologies in teaching, research and administration. Guidance publications to complement the content of the morning were provided to delegates. This "Web 2.0 Legal Toolkit" assists senior personnel in their management of the complex legal issues which Web 2.0 brings about.
Web 2.0 Workshops
JISC Legal completed a series of events in September and October 2008 on Web 2.0 - Liability and Law in association with Maclay Murray & Spens LLP - http://www.mms.co.uk/. The materials produced for the workshop are now available on our website.
| 10.30 |
Registration and Coffee |
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| 11.00 - 11.15 |
Presentation of Use of Technologies |
This presentation demonstrated and explored the level of real change in how users are interacting and making use of Web 2.0 technologies in further education. Presentation RSC London -
Presentation RSC West Midlands |
| 11.15 - 12.15 |
What Could Go Wrong? |
Gillian Cordall and Alison Bryce of Maclay Murray & Spens LLP examined the circumstances where changes linked with Web 2.0 impact on policies and approaches in Further and Higher Education institutions.
Each scenario was designed to extract relevant legal answers and analysis in order for senior managers to get their legal strategies, their legal policies and their legal priorities in place for Web 2.0. Presentation HE - Presentation FE |
| 12.15 - 12.35 |
Drawing it all together |
Gillian Cordall and Alison Bryce presented what you might want to do next -
- getting your legal policies, practices and priorities right in order to best exploit Web 2.0
- guidance on how JISC Legal can assist your institution implement and carry out Web 2.0 legal strategies effectively |
| 12.35 |
Lunch and Legal Chat |
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Maclay Murray & Spens LLP -
JISC Legal was delighted to be able to have the assistance of Maclay Murray & Spens LLP - http://www.mms.co.uk/ - in the delivery of this workshop. Gillian Cordall and Alison Bryce were able to analyse and advise on the legal risks and opportunities which Web 2.0 creates.
Gillian Cordall is a partner in the IP & Technology Department and specialises in IT, intellectual property and commercial contracts. She has particular expertise in digital media, internet issues and data protection and is known for her work in the interactive media sector, particularly in computer games where she is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories. Gillian is co-chair of the Internet Interest Group and a member of the Media Board of the Society for Computers and Law.
Alison Bryce is an associate in the IP and Technology Department and has wide experience in all areas of intellectual property and information technology law including contract drafting and commercialisation of intellectual property.
Areas of law which were addressed included:
- bullying, harassment, stalking - Social networking can increase instances of victimisation because of the ease of sharing of comments, video clips and photographs. What legal obligations do institutions have to provide a safe environment for their users in the context of Web 2.0?
- liability for content, defamation, publications of obscene and illegal materials - What safeguards must an institution have in place in order to protect itself and its users in the new era of Web 2.0?
- copyright, moral rights, and database right - Web 2.0 applications allow users with little web skill or knowledge to put their own content as well as third party content online thus encouraging social networking and development. Content is portable and re-using and re-mixing easier and commonplace. However the law permits this only in limited circumstances. What role, if any, have institutions in policing these activities?
- discrimination against those with disabilities - What particular responsibilities do institutions have to ensure that the legal duties associated with accessibility law are upheld in the Web 2.0 setting?
- privacy and data protection - Web 2.0 places an increased reliance on web transactions and interaction including web based email and social networking. Senior Managers want to know what changes to existing practices and procedures are necessary in order to address the changes in how users are interacting and making use of Web 2.0?