Malware Arrests in UK
The National Crime Agency has announced details of what it describes an unprecedented UK operation to aid the global strike against Blackshades malware…
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SCL Event Report: Apps within Law Firms
Claire Andrews and Lucy Dillon report on the SCL KM Group meeting of 25 February 2014…
Is 2014 the Year UK Privacy Law Catches up with Mobile App Developers?
Sarah Pearce, Jonny McDonald and Katy Whitfield take a close look at the interface between apps and privacy, wondering whether it is time for privacy regulation to really bite….
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LSSA Warns on XP and Security
The Legal Software Suppliers Association has issued a warning to law firms, especially those still dependent on Microsoft Windows XP, to be vigilant against cyber threats and to keep technology up to date…
Game Over for Excessive TPM?: The Nintendo Ruling
Gareth Dickson explains what the recent CJEU ruling really means, as the Court clarifies when a computer program is not a ‘computer program’. Gareth goes on to consider the practical implications of the limited guidance given by the Court….
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ECJ Judgment on Circumvention of Games Console Protection
According to a Curia press release, the ECJ has ruled that circumventing a protection system of a games console may, in certain circumstances, be lawful and that the manufacturer of the console is protected against circumvention only in the case where the protection measures seek to prevent illegal use of games…
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Cloud Computing: Geography or Technology – Virtualisation and Control
Kuan Hon examines the best approach to take when applying data protection rules in a cloud computing context. She argues that the current EU focus on location is inappropriate and that logical control is what counts….
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Predictions 2014: IT Law
This is a selection of predictions for 2014 from expert IT lawyers. We also asked about surprises and IT law expectations that never were fulfilled. For the full set of predictions, see our online ‘Predictions 2014’ blog….
Predictions 2014: Legal IT and E-disclosure
This is a selection of predictions for 2014 from experts in the connected fields of IT for lawyers, law firm’s use of IT and e-disclosure. We also asked about surprises and tech expectations that never were fulfilled. For the full set of predictions, see our online ‘Predictions 2014’ blog….
Predictions 2014: Batch 3
Another five predictions, covering law and IT for lawyers with great perception. In alphabetical order, we have predictions from Mark Crichard, Joanna Goodman, Dr Monica Horten, Jane Seager and Graham Smith….