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Reality bytes: CJEU confirms functionality of computer programs not protected by copyright
The Court of Justice of the EU has handed down its keenly awaited judgment in SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, confirming that the functionality of a computer program is not protected by copyright. Nabarro provides details on the case's background and implications for software companies.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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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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Emerging issues in social media: an in-depth discussion of the risks and rewards
In Baker & McKenzie's recent webinar, Partners from their IP, employment and international practice groups addressed a variety of issues including the rise of social media marketing; assets and how to protect them; privacy; the right to be forgotten; endorsements; consumer protection; and more.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 09 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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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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Increased data protection enforcement - know the risks
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: 13 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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A very private affair: the impact of Google's controversial new privacy policy
Google recently rejected the French data protection regulator's request to put a hold on the implementation of proposed changes to its privacy policies. In this briefing, Shoosmiths looks at this development from a privacy perspective and ask whether or not Google's actions are lawful.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 02 March 2012 | Practice Area: Data Subjects
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Legal Week Web Seminar - closing the loop on records management and data security risk
In a world where information is carried in many different mediums, it is essential to securely manage your documents and data flow throughout the physical and digital supply chain. Join the experts on this unique webinar as they provide ideas to secure and efficiently manage confidential documents.
Law Firm: Legal Week Video | Published: 01 March 2012 | Practice Area: Security
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The new data protection framework - the changes and implications
The new data protection framework is described as "the most significant global legislative development affecting the collection, use and protection of personal information of the past 15 years". FFW outlines its significance, the legal changes and the implications for utility companies.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 13 February 2012 | Practice Area: Data Subjects
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Compulsory private sector data protection audits – is your house in order?
The UK Information Commissioner Christopher Graham recently announced that he is actively pursuing the ability to undertake mandatory audits for the private sector, which will mean that all companies will be legally obliged to allow the ICO to conduct an audit of their data protection compliance.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Singapore's proposed data protection law – what are the implications?
The recent public consultation by the Singaporean government on consumer data protection has shed new light on the proposed shape of the nation's first comprehensive data protection law. This briefing asks what new hurdles will the law bring and how would they affect businesses in Singapore?
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 November 2011 | Practice Area: Databases
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