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Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws
EXCLUSIVE: A landmark case on the compatibility of data protection and freedom
of information laws was heard by the House of Lords this week. The outcome could
have profound implications, according to one expert.
03/04/2008
Business rival makes highest ever online libel payout
A company and its chief executive will be paid the highest damages yet awarded
for libel on the internet in the UK. Peter Walls and Gentoo will be paid
£119,000 by rival firm owner John Finn.
03/04/2008
Banking customers still on hook for out-of-date software
The banking industry has re-affirmed a policy that makes online banking
customers responsible for losses if they have out of date anti-virus or anti-phishing
protection. New Banking Codes for consumers and businesses took effect on
Monday.
03/04/2008
Retailers can lawfully offer BOGOF deals, says Commission official
A senior European Commission official has backed the UK Government's stance on
the use of the word 'free' in marketing in many cases. The official said that
genuine 'buy one get one free' (BOGOF) offers without inflated prices should be
allowed.
02/04/2008
Privacy watchdog advises on how to deal with data loss
Leaders of organisations which lose personal data should think carefully before
telling customers, employees or regulators of the incident, the Information
Commissioner's Office has said. New advice says that notification should have a
clear purpose.
02/04/2008
New employment laws in force from Sunday 6th April, 2008
Employers will have to comply with a set of new laws from Sunday as legislation
passed in recent months comes into force. They will have new responsibilities
for workers who die through their negligence and will face changed sex
discrimination laws.
31/03/2008
OUT-LAW Radio: Will UK courts bridge the software patent divide?
03/04/2008: We look at whether or not the UK courts are trying to make UK patent law more like that in Europe, where software can sometimes be patented. Plus we find out how large companies can save time and money implementing the Companies Act
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