The regulator of phone-paid services in the UK has issued a notice highlighting areas of concern…
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Blogging Anonymity
A High Court ruling has determined that an anonymous blogger cannot get an injunction to prevent publication of his identity….
Lord Justice Jackson’s Civil Justice Costs Review: Consultation
SCL proposes to give further feedback for phase 2 of the review by Lord Justice Jackson. Clive Freedman has drafted a questionnaire which can be completed and returned as a means of gaining input from SCL members directly….
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New PIA Guide from ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published an updated guide for privacy impact assessments…
Podcast: Open Source Software – Corporate Boon or Burden? – 28 May 2009
Susskind for the OII
The Oxford Internet Institute has appointed Richard Susskind as a Visiting Professor in Internet Studies….
Amicus Legal Ltd in breach of the Data Protection Act
Another data leak, from an especially embarrassing source, should act as a pertinent reminder to SCL members that it can happen to anyone….
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Play Fantasy SCL Lecturers
SCL is in the process of deciding who to invite to give the next SCL Lecture, building on the success of March’s lecture from William Patry. Who would you pick?…
OGC Consultation on Remedies Directive
Duncan Osler of MacRoberts supplies this news story about a new consultation from the OGC affecting the public procurement process….
Rhythmless Blues for Capita
The Competition Commission has required Capita to sell part of its acquired software business because of its fears about substantial lessening of competition in the market for revenues and benefits (R&B) software systems…