http://www.out-law.com/en/ Latest legal news on public sector from OUT-LAW.COM, part of international law firm Pinsent Masons en-gb Pinsent Masons LLP Sun, 19 May 2013 00:14:06 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/case-for-hs2-must-continue-to-be-argued-says-expert-following-critical-nao-report/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/case-for-hs2-must-continue-to-be-argued-says-expert-following-critical-nao-report/ Public Sector The Government must "continue to argue" the case for a high speed rail link between London and the rest of the UK following the publication of a critical report by the public spending watchdog, an expert has said. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:20:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/ico-updates-guidance-on-dealing-with-vexatious-foi-requests-following-tribunal-criticism/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/ico-updates-guidance-on-dealing-with-vexatious-foi-requests-following-tribunal-criticism/ Public Sector Public bodies should consider whether freedom of information (FOI) requests are "likely to cause a disproportionate or unjustified level of disruption, irritation or distress" when determining whether those requests are vexatious or not, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has said. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/study-reveals-uk-business-uncertainty-over-data-protection-reform-plans-and-cost-implications/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/study-reveals-uk-business-uncertainty-over-data-protection-reform-plans-and-cost-implications/ Public Sector Businesses are uncertain about what proposed new data protection laws would mean for them, according to a study commissioned by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/pf2-still-in-need-of-a-pipeline-of-projects-following-priority-schools-announcement-says-expert/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/pf2-still-in-need-of-a-pipeline-of-projects-following-priority-schools-announcement-says-expert/ Public Sector Only 46 of the 216 schools due for rebuilding or repair under the Government's Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) will be financed through the new 'PF2' private finance programme, the Education Funding Agency (EFA) has announced. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:28:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/g-cloud-listing-now-imperative-for-government-it-suppliers-under-cloud-first-policy-says-expert/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/g-cloud-listing-now-imperative-for-government-it-suppliers-under-cloud-first-policy-says-expert/ Public Sector Suppliers must focus on providing IT services through the cloud at competitive prices if they want to win contracts from Government in future, an expert has said. Tue, 07 May 2013 14:25:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/cloud-provider-to-build-uk-data-centre-after-admitting-data-security-concerns-have-hindered-bids-for-government-contracts/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/cloud-provider-to-build-uk-data-centre-after-admitting-data-security-concerns-have-hindered-bids-for-government-contracts/ Public Sector A major cloud services provider has begun building a data centre in the UK after admitting that data protection concerns have so far held back its efforts to win government contracts here. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:31:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/government-sets-criteria-for-new-cyber-security-organisational-standard/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/government-sets-criteria-for-new-cyber-security-organisational-standard/ Public Sector The Cabinet Office has outlined the criteria that a new organisational standard for private sector cyber security should meet. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:28:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/infrastructure-and-skills-restrictions-hindering-big-data-use-at-us-state-and-local-authorities/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/may/infrastructure-and-skills-restrictions-hindering-big-data-use-at-us-state-and-local-authorities/ Public Sector Most US state and local authorities are not ready to take advantage of 'big data' opportunities, a new survey has found. Thu, 02 May 2013 10:35:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/april/public-accounts-committee-queries-credibility-of-uks-infrastructure-policy/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/april/public-accounts-committee-queries-credibility-of-uks-infrastructure-policy/ Public Sector The Government's plans to encourage economic growth through investment in infrastructure are unconvincing, and will lead to higher costs for consumers and taxpayers, a public spending watchdog has warned. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/april/defamation-bill-receives-final-approval-from-the-house-of-lords/ http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/april/defamation-bill-receives-final-approval-from-the-house-of-lords/ Public Sector The House of Lords has approved the final wording of the new Defamation Bill following the inclusion of new amendments by the House of Commons. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:01:00 +0100