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Online child protection plans could lead to harm, Society warns

10th May 2016 | information technology
Consultation response warns of possible unintended consequences

Investigatory Powers Bill safeguards still not enough: Society

11th April 2016 | europe , human rights , information technology , law society of scotland
Client confidentiality, and EU law compliance, remain at risk

Lawyer warns of tougher privacy regime

23rd February 2016 | human rights , information technology
Turnover-based fines present increased risk for large businesses

Bolder action needed on digital subscription portability: Society

17th February 2016 | europe , information technology , intellectual property , law society of scotland
Proposed EU regulation should have wider scope

Second committee calls for big changes to Investigatory Powers Bill

11th February 2016 | government-administration , human rights , information technology
Joint committee finds "important clarity lacking" in draft measure

Parliament committee critical of Investigatory Powers Bill

9th February 2016 | government-administration , information technology
Government draft a "missed opportunity" to deliver proper framework

Carloway foresees digital courtrooms in Scotland

1st February 2016 | civil litigation , criminal law , information technology
Address to Society's Council predicts future developments

Civil proofs could rely on video evidence, Lord Carloway believes

7th December 2015 | civil litigation , information technology
Keynote address maps out future for court procedure

LSEW writes off £3m+ as conveyancing portal scrapped

7th December 2015 | information technology , property (non-commercial)
“Veyo” project abandoned after heavy investment of members' money

Peers, MPs call for views on draft Investigatory Powers Bill

27th November 2015 | government-administration , human rights , information technology
Early deadline as joint committee pushes to complete report

Police Scotland breached data code in journalist surveillance, report finds

25th November 2015 | human rights , information technology
Commissioner rules no proper judicial approval obtained in five cases

Judicial Institute's Hub wins European innovation prize

27th October 2015 | education-training , information technology
"Crystal Scales of Justice" awarded to Scottish training body

No data "safe harbour" in USA, EU court rules

6th October 2015 | europe , human rights , information technology
Transfer of Facebook data could be suspended for lack of privacy

ICO takes action over missing evidence DVD

30th September 2015 | human rights , information technology
Undertaking required from legal firm after collection arrangement fails

Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions

26th August 2015 | criminal law , information technology
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers

Smart IT means flexible work but long hours, Society study finds

16th June 2015 | careers , information technology
Gap widens between those prepared to work long hours and those not

British Library announces favourites for digital "Magna Carta" clauses

15th June 2015 | information technology
Free information, and freedom from censorship, top the vote

QC offers lawyers their own social media site

5th February 2015 | information technology
Mootis allows opinions, blogs, images and more

Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings

6th January 2015 | information technology , practice management
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings

Council held in data protection breach for surveillance of sick employee

22nd December 2014 | employment , human rights , information technology
Insufficient evidence to justify move, Information Commissioner rules

Warning for law firm employees who move with client records

21st October 2014 | information technology
Paralegal committed data protection offence by taking sensitive details
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