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Cookies Regulations and Advice Published

Advice on how UK businesses and organisations can comply with the ‘new EU law on the use of cookies technology’ was published by the Information Commissioner’s Office on 9 May. The relevant regulations and another SI are also now available.

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New Powers Welcomed by the ICO

The Information Commissioner’s Office has welcomed new powers to fine organisations for unwanted marketing calls and messages

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Technology in Action: Bloody Sunday Inquiry Interview

SCL President Richard Susskind has interviewed Lord Saville about the Bloody Sunday Inquiry and its use of technology. You can access the interview on YouTube, prior to its showing in the USA

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ISPs, Filtering and File-sharing: Advocate General’s Opinion Published

Advocate General Pedro Cruz Villalon has issued his opinion in Scarlet v Sabam, in which a preliminary ruling is sought on whether a national court can order an ISP to install a system for filtering and blocking electronic communications in order to protect intellectual property rights.

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Article 29 Working Party: Latest Opinions

The Article 29 Working Party has been busy with four new Opinions adopted on 4 or 5 April and available in full from 11 April. One is essential reading for DP specialists.

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BT and Phorm: No Prosecution

The CPS has decided that it is not appropriate to prosecute BT and Phorm for alleged interception of browsing data

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SCL Directory Goes Live

The latest SCL initiative, a searchable directory of members, with profiles outlining their skills, went live to the public on 4 April.

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