European Commission refers UK to ECJ over privacy and personal data protection *

European Union, United Kingdom - January 6 2011
The European Commission (Commission) has decided to refer the UK to the EU's Court of Justice (ECJ) for not fully implementing rules on the confidentiality of electronic communications.

Co-authors: Tabeebah Malik, Harry Small.

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Public bodies reform affects IT and IP sectors *

United Kingdom - December 14 2010
The UK Government has announced its proposals to substantially reform a large number of public bodies, aiming to increase the transparency and accountability of the services provided by them.

Co-authors: Tabeebah Malik, Harry Small.

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Information Commissioner announces views on current data protection law *

United Kingdom - December 7 2010
The Information Commissioner (IC) has responded to the UK Government's call for evidence on the current data protection legislative framework.

Co-authors: Tabeebah Malik, Harry Small.

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Ofcom consults on internet traffic management and net neutrality *

United Kingdom - September 14 2010
Ofcom has issued a consultation on net neutrality and traffic management.

Co-authors: Tabeebah Malik, Harry Small.

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Final Code of Practice for assessment notices published by Information Commissioner *

United Kingdom - September 6 2010
The Information Commissioner's Office has recently published the final Code of Practice which details how the Information Commissioner will use his right to serve assessment notices for compulsory audits on certain data controllers under the new powers provided for by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

Co-authors: Tabeebah Malik, Harry Small.

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