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Debunking six myths of the Data Protection Act
Recent security scandals have raised the profile of the Data Protection Act (DPA).
But 10 years after it was passed, many organisations still misunderstand it. Sue
Cullen of Pinsent Masons' information law team debunks some of the common myths.
31/01/2008
Closing of cybersquatting loophole is 'excellent news' for brand owners
The organisation in charge of the internet's addressing systems wants to change
the charging structure for global domain names to put an end to a multimillion
pound business that takes advantage of a loophole in its rules.
31/01/2008
Sick staff build up holiday rights, says Advocate General
Employees who are out of work on sick leave can build up holiday entitlements,
according to an Advocate General of the European Court of Justice. If they are
then laid off, they must be paid in lieu of untaken holiday, she said.
31/01/2008
Countries can choose whether or not to force disclosure of file-sharers
The European Court of Justice ruled today that EU law does not force the
disclosure of internet users' details in file-sharing cases. The judgment could
be a blow to record labels and also to ISPs in the UK, a copyright expert has
said.
29/01/2008
Don't expect privacy law overhaul in the wake of HMRC
OPINION: Privacy law has never been so high profile as in recent months. After
the loss of 25 million people's personal details by HMRC, there has been what
seems like a tide of gaffe after slip-up, all resulting in private personal
details spilling out.
28/01/2008
High Court backs software patents
Some software can be patented in the UK and the UK Intellectual Property Office
(UKIPO) is wrongly rejecting applications, according to a new ruling in the High
Court. The UKIPO is considering appealing against the verdict.
28/01/2008
OUT-LAW Radio: IP addresses and privacy
31/01/2008: Can your internet address be protected under privacy law? We talk to the leader of the EU's privacy watchdogs about the controversial question. Plus we hear how social networking sites are failing disabled users.
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