Shared Services: Hit or Miss?
Viv Nissanka recognises the pressure to engage with the shared services philosophy and explains what it is all about….
Privacy & Data Protection
SCL Policy Forum: Decentring Internet Regulation
On 26-27 October a sponsored ‘think-tank’ is to be held in London on ‘Decentring Internet regulation: the changing roles of government and the private sector in determining and enforcing acceptable online behaviour’….
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When is a search engine not a search engine? Answer: when it’s a publisher
Laurie Kaye reports on a new development in an ongoing saga and analyses its importance….
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Google News: Belgian Court Ruling
Laurie Kaye reports on a new development in an ongoing saga and asks ‘When is a search engine not a search engine?’ Apparently, the answer is ‘when it’s a publisher’….
Deleting Data Protection
A recent report from Privacy International has highlighted concerns about the difficulties in deleting accounts and the sharing of data and has led to a complaint to the Information Commissioner calling for an investigation….
Public Sector: Private Challenge
SCL’s 2006 Conference, supported by Intellect, is to be held on 24 and 25 November in Oxford. It will deal with the critical legal issues of public sector IT procurement, regulation and management….
Staff Computer and E-mail Policies
Jeremy Holt takes a realistic look at staff policies on Internet and e-mail use and the like. He also offers a specimen computer and e-mail use policy….
Vin Murria – Changing the Landscape of Legal Software Suppliers
Laurence Eastham interviewed Vin Murria, the CEO of the Computer Software Group, who has recently acquired three prominent suppliers of software to the legal market….
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Consultation Corner
A round-up of the current calls for input which might be of interest to SCL members…
Cryptic and Hidden Meanings – The Government Proposes To Bring Encryption Powers into Force
Peter Church and Richard Cumbley look at the latest move to bring Part III of RIPA into force….