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Deadline approaches for public bodies to provide information for Equality Act 2010
The deadline for public bodies to publish equality information about their organisation, as required under the Equality Act 2010, is Tuesday 31 January 2012. This briefing from Shoosmiths details the the new duties the Equality and Human Rights Commission has imposed on organisations.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 31 January 2012 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
Protection of Freedoms Bill - what it means for the private sector working with public authorities
In this briefing, Eversheds provides an overview of the transparency agenda and its impact on the Freedom of Information Law for the private sector, with particular reference to public authority subsidiaries, disclosure of datasets, open data, the Public Data Corporation and ICO developments.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 14 December 2011 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
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Healthcare data in the cloud - a legal guide to the risks and rewards of cloud computing
While lower cost, 24/7 availability, and reliability are key benefits of cloud computing, a number of serious legal and regulatory issues should be considered before releasing sensitive patient data into the cloud. This Reed Smith article seeks to highlight some of those concerns and considerations.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 11 August 2011 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
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Practice guidance: interim non-disclosure orders
The Master of the Rolls has issued a Practice Guidance for Interim Non-Disclosure Orders. This was originally published in draft form in an Annex to the Super-injunction Committee’s report. The Practice Guidance sets out the process recommended to be followed in the conduct of such cases.
Law Firm: Ministry of Justice | Published: 01 August 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
Changes for companies in Hong Kong handling personal data
A look at the key provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Amendment Bill 2011 and the implications for companies that collect and use personal data in Hong Kong; who will be impacted by the changes, what the changes mean for businesses and the penalties for new and existing offences.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 01 August 2011 | Practice Area: Data Subjects
Superinjunctions and online libel: dangers for website users and hosts
The identities of a number of celebrities said to have taken out superinjunctions to prevent the media reporting their private lives have been revealed on Twitter and shared with thousands of users. Shoosmiths considers the significant role of technology in defamation cases.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 26 May 2011 | Practice Area: Defamation
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Website cookies – are yours legal?
From 26 May 2011, new rules will apply to 'cookies' – small computer files that are widely used on websites. Businesses that ignore the issue may face enforcement action from the Information Commissioner's Office. Travers Smith outlines the steps businesses need to take.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 24 May 2011 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Information Commissioner’s Office issues guidance on 'cookie' use rule change
Shoosmiths reports on the change to the rules concerning how ‘cookies’ are used when visiting websites, and the Information Commissioner’s Office has issued guidance to help organisations using them to prepare for the change.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 16 May 2011 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Employment law: essential information for employers
This employment law briefing examines corporate manslaughter, the employment tribunal’s decision on an employee dismissal trial concerning inappropriate emails, as well as harassment, banter and gossip in the workplace, and maternity leave and special treatment.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 12 May 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Imperative information for in-house lawyers – the challenges facing today’s GCs
Over the past decade no other executive role within business has evolved to the extent of that of the general counsel. This briefing looks at why gaining greater control over information and processes to drive efficiency and better manage risk is now top of the agenda for many in-house lawyers.
Law Firm: Intralinks | Published: 10 May 2011 | Practice Area: Data Subjects
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