Pierre Roquefeuil considers the use of personal data on the Web and the French and European mirroring regimes that prevent or punish an abusive or unauthorized use….
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After a fine was imposed on a cashier who spied on a sex attack victim’s bank records, the Information Commissioner says that this ‘disturbing case’ highlights the need for prison to be an option for offences under the DPA…
Tom Hiskey reflects on recent announcements about the entry of US document creation companies into the UK market…
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Paul Lambert looks at the recent proposal for television cameras to capture sentencing in the courtroom…
Acas has launched a guide for employers and employees….
Use of the Internet and social networking can cause trouble with employers…
On the unexpected effects of technology and hopes for increased privacy awareness that once seemed crushed but may rise again…
To mark becoming President of SCL, Professor Richard Susskind OBE was recently interviewed by the Editor of Computers & Law, Laurence Eastham. As ever when in conversation with Richard Susskind, the future dominated – whether of SCL, the legal profession or society in general…
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The unstoppable march of Twitter continues. Users can now make FOI requests….
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Parking fees, bus fares gig tickets and intrusive ring tones – mobile payments are infiltrating all aspects of everyday life. Ben Regnard-Weinrabe, Mark Taylor and Rachel Shepherd look at the law on mobile payments in light of the new e-money Directive….
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