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Digital media and intellectual property: a comprehensive review of recent issues
There is a lot of change on the horizon for copyright at the moment; a constant stream of cases highlights the struggle for current laws to keep up with the pace of modern day technological advances. Baker & McKenzie outlines why a clear copyright strategy is key in the digital media industry.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 - how it affects the healthcare sector
The Protection of Freedoms Act covers a whole range of issues, including amendments it makes to the 'vetting and barring' scheme brought in under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Eversheds summarises the key changes of particular importance to health and social care professionals.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Big Brother’s watching you – but only if the Court says so
The Government recently passed the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 as part of a series of reforms aimed at protecting individuals from intrusion by public bodies. Eversheds summarise what is currently known about the new Act and outline why it is advisable for local authorities to act now.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Accidental disclosure of employee data in Hong Kong - liabilities and action points
In the past, there have been a number of situations in which some employee data has been accidentally disclosed to other members of staff. In this briefing, DLA Piper outlines potential liabilities and the steps which should be taken if employee data is accidentally disclosed.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Digesting the proposed Data Protection Regulations - data export
The size and complexity of the proposed data protection regulations makes them hard to digest. To shed some light on the matter, Wragge & Co have produced a series of alerts focusing on the areas considered to be the most interesting to businesses. The first of the series analyses data export.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
Rating: 4 people found this useful
The handy guide to legal privilege - decision tree and practical tips
This guide from Herbert Smith's litigation team provides a quick reference tool on legal professional privilege under English law. The guide consists of a decision tree and practical tips for maintaining privilege, aimed at minimising the risks of unhelpful, non-privileged material being produced.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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NHS fined £70,000 by the ICO - avoid costly data protection breaches
The ICO has taken action following an administrative error by the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, which led to a serious breach of the Data Protection Act 1998. Shoosmiths look at what went wrong, what the penalty was and provide tips for organisations handling personal data.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 02 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
Rating: 6 people found this useful
Increased data protection risks for retailers - details and advice
Responsible for enforcing data protection legislation, the ICO is becoming more active in respect of not only breaches by businesses and organisations but by individual staff members whose actions damage the reputation of their employer. Eversheds analyses the recent spate of notable cases.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 27 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
Information governance in China - understanding and managing the risks of personal data
The vastness of China is tiny compared to the vast amount of business data produced and used each day. In this recorded webinar, Baker & McKenzie's Bing Ho, Anna Gamvros, Howard Wu and Theo Ling discuss practical steps on how to successfully manage business information in China.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 16 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Hacking off Alan Partridge - can confidential information qualify as intellectual property?
This briefing studies the recent phone hacking case of Coogan v News Group Newspapers Ltd and how it relates to the law of privilege against self-incrimination. In doing so, Macfarlanes analyses whether or not the judgment expands the scope of intellectual property.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 13 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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