FOI Rights and ‘Private’ E-mail
The ICO has published new guidance making it clear that information concerning official business held in private e-mail accounts is subject to the Freedom of Information Act….
Privacy & Data Protection
Article 29 Working Party Unimpressed by OBA Industry’s Solutions
The Article 29 Working Party has issued a press release indicating that the online behavioural advertising industry’s proposed privacy solutions are inadequate…
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Cookies: ICO Prods and Guides
The ICO published its ‘half term report’ on new privacy requirements on 13 December and has encouraged web site owners to move towards compliance more quickly. The ICO has also published updated guidance on compliance strategies….
2012 Predictions 9: Domains and Data
Predictions from two highly respected practitioners take us from domain names to the cloud and ‘big data’. Read the predictions from Jane Seager and Richard Graham….
Collecting and Using Children’s Information Online: the UK/US Dichotomy
David Gourlay and David Gallagher take an in-depth look at the conflicting requirements of US and UK law on data collection from children…
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2012 Predictions 8: Visionary’s Vistas
Two leading thinkers on all things IT law and Internet regulation contribute their thoughts to the predictions blog. Read predictions from Lilian Edwards and Graham Smith….
2012 Predictions 7: Cookies, Cons and More
The latest predictions include a stimulating look at data protection issues and a warning of e-commerce security disaster. Read the predictions from Mark Turner and Alastair Morrison….
SCL Seminar Report: Is technology risk a threat to your business?
Stuart Pibworth reports on the SCL seminar held on 17 November at Sidley Austin LLP which focused on technology risk…
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2012 Predictions 6: Portents and Prospects
Three more looks into the crystal ball. We have torn into the wide range of treats that this year’s predictions have offered at such a rate that we have now reached the after-dinner truffles – we can always find room for those. Read the predictions from Martin Sloan, Shelley Thomas and Charles Christian….
Anything You Tweet or Post Can and Will Be Used Against You
Social media can create evidence too. Tracey Stretton warns of the dangers and reviews some of the cases which show its increasing importance….
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