Copyright, news and search results: Summary of the AG's opinion in VG Media v Google

The AG states that German rules made in 2013 requiring permission should not be applied.

Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2018: in force from 31st December 2018

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2018 SI 2018/1334 have been made and start to come into force on 31st December.

"IT law with porpoise" – what a great year and here’s to the next

By Chris James, SCL Trustee

DCMS and ICO publish guidance on data protection in the event of no deal Brexit

Advice needed as prospect of no deal looks more likely after this week’s events

Event Report: The Future of Technology and Privacy

Gerald Brent reports on the event organised by SCL Privacy and DP Group event and hosted by Allen & Overy on 20 November 2018

The Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Regulations have been laid before Parliament for sifting.

Webinar: The Inaugural SCL Sir Brian Neill Lecture: Can Online Dispute Resolution Humanize the Justice System? - by Shannon Salter

European Data Protection Board sounds note of caution on EU-Japan GDPR adequacy decision

The issue is important as it could be the first adequacy decision since the GDPR came into force.

European Commission launches Action Plan to combat online disinformation

Plan seeks to make sure that “online platforms to deliver on their commitments” in advance of 2019 elections for the European Parliament

Smartphone Courts, FOAM & the Devil in the design: the Inaugural Online Courts Forum

Two day forum co-hosted by SCL and HMCTS brought together over 300 delegates from over 26 nations

Letter from the Editor: Unpredictable

It must be nearly Christmas as we are seeking your thoughts on what 2019 holds for the tech law community

London hosts inaugural International Online Courts Forum

Press release from HMCTS, our co-hosts for the two-day event on 3-4th December 2018

Book Review: EU Telecommunications Law

Reviewed by Daithí Mac Síthigh, Professor of law and innovation at Queen’s University Belfast

Electronic Communications (Universal Service) (Broadband) Regulations 2018

In force from 4 December 2018.

Open Internet Access (Amendment Etc) EU Exit Regulations 2018

Regulations made to ensure continuity on net neutrality after 29th March 2019 (Brexit Day).

Where is the ePrivacy Regulation?

Debbie Heywood provides a timely update on the progress of the ePrivacy Regulation and considers whether the latest draft differs from the current state of play in terms of cookies and direct marketing.

*Rescheduled Date* SCL and FAST Event: The £54m question, “Indirect access to software products: Where are we now with software licensing after SAP v Diageo?” Debate and Discussion - Wednesday 9 January 2019, London

This event has been rescheduled and was originally due to take place on Tuesday 16 October 2018.

The Annual General Meeting of Scottish Society for Computers and Law - Wednesday 9 January 2019, Edinburgh

A meeting of the SSCL

SSCL event "Cyberattacks: a Threat to the Justice System" - Wednesday 9 January 2019, Edinburgh

A meeting of the Scottish SCL - free to attend and open to all

SCL Mini-Lecture with David Ormerod QC: "Abusive and Offensive Online Communications: the current criminal law and the need for reform" - Thursday 17 January 2019, London

Hosted by the SCL Junior Lawyers' Group and open to all

SCL Annual IT Contracts Update - Thursday 24 January 2019, Bristol

SCL Annual Data Protection Update 2019 - Thursday 31 January 2019, London

Essential training from only £90 + VAT

SCL Annual IT Contracts Update - Monday 4 February 2019, London

SCL Annual IT Contracts Update - Thursday 7 February 2019, Leeds

Open for Entries: SCL Student Tech Law Challenge 2019 - Friday 22 February 2019, London

Rescheduled Date: SCL London Group meeting: "Innovation & Tech in the Rail Sector" - Wednesday 6 March 2019