Disclaimers: The Devil’s in the Detail
The explosion in BlackBerry and smartphone use is posing a real challenge for businesses trying to enforce e-mail policies and legal disclaimers, says Andrew Millington….
Cybersecurity
Thrift KM: Systems for free – London, 13 July 2009
We are really thrilled to have Stuart Barr from Headshift to start the evening with an essential (and extensive) tour across the internet, highlighting both free tools that can be used ‘in situ’ and those that can be downloaded for use inside the firewall. However, we recognise that getting over that first hurdle of identification…
Read More… from Thrift KM: Systems for free – London, 13 July 2009
Cloud Computing: The Journey Has Just Begun
What is cloud computing, and why does it matter? Bill Jones offers his insight, explains what IT lawyers have to consider when dealing with the concept and examines its legal risks….
Data that won’t Budge
Tony Dearsley explains how to deal safely with data before disposing of hardware, and reminds us that the dangers apply to mobile devices as well as the desktop computer….
Data Leakage and Data Compromise: Causes and Preventative Steps
Andrew Harbison and Pearse Ryan discuss the topics of data leakage and data compromise. They ask the question: how can leakage and compromise be prevented. If that is not possible, how can their consequences be managed or mitigated?…
Read More… from Data Leakage and Data Compromise: Causes and Preventative Steps
Holding Back the Digital Tide
Colin Hulme and Jennifer Whitehead reflect on enforcement of IPR in a converged world, and recognise its limits….
Privacy Notices: Cut Out The Gobbledegook!
The ICO has issued a draft code of practice on the content and nature of privacy notices. Marly Didizian and Peter Church describe and comment on the draft code’s plus, and its shortcomings, and offer their own suggestions for drafting….
An Un-governating Principle for the Internet
Taking an expert technical perspective, Jon Crowcroft thinks much of the debate about Internet governance can be denuded of meaning by technical solutions. This article arises from a presentation at the SCL Forum held in September 2008 ‘Legislating for Web 2.0 – Preparing for the Communications Act?’…
Read More… from An Un-governating Principle for the Internet
Behavioural Targeting of Online Advertisements and the Future of Data Protection
Andrea M. Matwyshyn covers the issues surrounding behavioural targeting, such as offered by Neubad in the USA and Phorm in the UK. The requirement for consent in data protection terms and the possible need for international harmonization are among the topics she discusses. This article arises from a presentation at the SCL Forum held in September 2008 ‘Legislating for Web 2.0 – Preparing for the Communications Act?’…
Read More… from Behavioural Targeting of Online Advertisements and the Future of Data Protection
Keep Looking: The Answer to the Machine is Elsewhere
Andrew A Adams and Ian Brown suggest that the search for a technological answer to copyright liability problems is hopeless, and that the debate among businesses and politicians is riddled with misconceptions. What is needed, they say, is a new model for a new age. This article arises from a presentation at the SCL Forum held in September 2008 ‘Legislating for Web 2.0 – Preparing for the Communications Act?’…
Read More… from Keep Looking: The Answer to the Machine is Elsewhere