The iPad, the Cloud and Data Protection
Jon Bloor thinks that the enthusiastic reaction of many lawyers to the iPad may have to be tempered by a cool reflection on the dangers for data security that its adoption may entail….
Litigation & DR
Caveat Computer Emptor?
Julie Hamilton summarises and comments on the recent Scottish case of Durkin v DSG Retail, involving a laptop purchase from PC World and a linked credit agreement….
Bilski and the US Software Patent Threat?
Dr Robert Harrison and Jordan S Hatcher analyse the US case of Bilski v Kappos and consider its importance for IT lawyers in the UK….
Widespread Unlawful Data Retention in the EU
European data protection authorities at the latest Article 29 Working Party meeting have concluded that current purported implementation of the Data Retention Directive is unlawful…
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FOI, Data Protection and Copyright – Irresolvable Conflicts?
Marion Oswald discusses the impact of the Freedom of Information Act and explores recent case law and technological developments…
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E-disclosure: Preparing for the ESI Questionnaire
Daniel Kavan looks at the questions in the draft ESI Disclosure questionnaire and guides you through them…
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CPD Online: War Stories: Best Practice in IT Dispute Resolution Seminar- 24 June 2010
Questions arising from the SCL War Stories Seminar – 24 June 2010. SCL Online CPD Scheme – Course code HW/SFCL22 – 2 hours…
ICO Launches New Code of Practice
The Information Commissioner’s Office published the Personal information online code of practice on 7 July….
DEA 2010: Wi-fi Liability
Mark Weston explores the legal problems associated with wi-fi Internet access and considers the effect of the Digital Economy Act 2010…
Data Protection and FOI: ECJ’s Balancing Act
In the Bavarian Lager case, the Court of Justice had to consider the scope of the protection of personal data in the context of claims to gain access to documents of EU institutions…
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