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Social media: How to navigate Europe's legal maze
Specialist lawyers on the legal principles companies in Europe need to consider before they monitor employees' use of social media News | 21 May 2013
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Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Web technology | 21 May 2013
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Spirit of snoopers’ charter lives on in Queen’s Speech
The draft Communications Data Bill did not make the Queen’s Speech, but there was mention of proposals for investigating cyber crime News | 08 May 2013
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Netherlands considers hacking powers for police
The Netherlands government considers legislation to give police powers to hack into computers, install spyware and read emails News | 03 May 2013
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Big data security: getting a grip on multiple data sources
Big data analyses multiple data points, but how do you ensure that ecosystem is secure? In this podcast, Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, outlines the key steps in achieving big data security podcast | 30 Apr 2013
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ICO warns GP practice over hacked webmail account
A GP practice is acting on a breach of the Data Protection Act linked to the surgery’s hacked webmail account News | 26 Apr 2013
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US judge sets FRAND rates for Motorola patents in Microsoft case
A US district judge has ruled that Google’s Motorola Mobility is entitled to $1.8m a year from Microsoft for its use of certain patents in its Xbox and Windows products Technology patents | 26 Apr 2013
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EC seeks approval for Google search proposals
Google lays out proposals to the European Commission in an attempt to quell fears it is being anti-competitive when it comes to online search web software | 25 Apr 2013
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Lib Dems will block Snoopers’ Charter, says Nick Clegg
The draft Communications Data Bill will not go ahead while the Lib Dems are in government, says deputy prime minister Nick Clegg News | 25 Apr 2013
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Infosec 2013: ICO expects clarity on EU data rules only in 2014
The ICO expects a clear picture of the coming European data protection framework in early 2014, says deputy commissioner David Smith News | 24 Apr 2013
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CW500 in the City: IT innovation in financial services
Finance firms need to overcome their fears of regulation if they are to innovate and IT must be ready to support them when they do Feature
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Social media: A security challenge and opportunity
Generation Y workers are posing increasing security challenges to their employers as they share data unreservedly Feature
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Mobile banking innovation stimulates banks’ IT spending
European banks are racing to catch up with the mobile services available in the US but remain twitchy about over-extending budgets. Feature
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CW500: Inside the government's CloudStore
The government's cloud store means an end to the big four to five-year IT projects of the past, says the CloudStore lead of the G-Cloud programme Feature
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CW500: The legal risks of migrating to the cloud
Experts from the public and private sectors discuss the legal challenges of moving to the cloud Feature
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Compliance, risk and the coming EU data protection framework: a CISO's perspective
Compliance and risk managers in Europe are facing one of the biggest challenges for decades as the region moves to a new data protection framework Feature
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Mandatory carbon reporting: Indirect emissions guidelines for IT managers
As the UK government announces mandatory carbon reporting for listed companies, how are IT managers to interpret guidelines on indirect emissions? Feature
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Do not delay, EU data protection changes on the way
Three or four years is plenty of time to get ready for the new data protection framework in Europe, but the clock is ticking Feature
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Buyer's Guide: Disclosing security breaches in SMEs
Protecting regulated data is a big enough headache for many small businesses – now they also need to think about disclosure Buyer's Guide
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Capita: the story of where UK public sector outsourcing began
Capita is a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm focusing heavily on the UK public sector market. With annual revenues over £2.7bn, it has become a lynch pin in public sector outsourcing. Feature
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Will proposed changes to European data protection law prove unworkable?
Data protection law in Europe is set to change, but it remains unclear if all proposals are workable Opinion
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Why IT contracts are bound to fail
Traditional IT contracts are ill-suited for today’s dynamic and consumer-driven business environment Opinion
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Interflora versus M&S: taking advantage of the internet
The long-standing dispute on the trademark infringement of the Interflora brand by M&S in keyword advertising will be decided by the High Court in mid-April 2013 Opinion
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Selling online? A guide to complying with the PCI
PCI-DSS compliance can leave retailers confused about how best to approach this daunting task. What is it they actually need to do? Opinion
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Tips for better governance and compliance
What is the relationship between regulation, governance and IT, and how can they contribute in ways that support the business? Opinion
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Forrester: Five important guidelines for business technology governance
Forrester believes that "good" IT governance is business technology governance – a conscious process by senior executives to establish strategies, structures, processes, and measurements for the management of technology to boost business results Opinion
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Consumer capital: The new reality of 21st century data exchange
Consumers are beginning a counter-offensive against the monopoly that industry has enjoyed over the spoils of big data Opinion
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Does the EC's cloud strategy go far enough?
The European Commission (EC) launched its cloud strategy last week. Legal experts put it under the spotlight to see if it goes far enough Opinion
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Security Think Tank: SQLi is basically a process problem
Why does SQL injection remain a successful way of attacking web applications? Opinion
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Protecting your business from copyright infringement
The implications of the Digital Economy Act for businesses and employees Opinion
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Video: TechTarget Purchasing Intentions survey on IT Security
In this video Computer Weekly's security editor, Warwick Ashford explains what is happening with mobile device management and data loss prevention. Video
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Video interview: Stephen Mann, Forrester, on IT asset management
In this video, Forrester analyst Stephen Mann discusses the benefits of strong IT asset management processes within IT departments Video
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Podcast: Why you need a cloud storage compliance audit
Cloud storage cuts capital spending and makes costs predictable but if you entrust your data to a third party you must conduct compliance audits Podcast
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Budget 2012: Ten things you need to know
George Osborne laid out his ambitions to make the Britain “the technology hub of Europe”. This photo story rounds-up the key points affecting tech businesses. Photo Story
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The UKtech50: The top 20
Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Photo Story
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In 1966 England won the World Cup and Computer Weekly launched the world's first weekly IT newspaper
After 45 years in print, Computer Weekly, the award-winning title for senior IT decision-makers, is to become a 100% online publication. Here is a celebration of 45 years in print. Photo Story
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Government to launch a Public Data Corporation
The government is to create a Public Data Corporation (PDC) to bring together public bodies and house datasets... Podcast
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Podcast: Hacking Work
ComputerWeekly.com's Cliff Saran speaks to Bill Jensen and osh Klein on the role of the IT department in the knowledge economy. Podcast
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Podcast Interview with Macro Wikinomics author Don Tapscott
Don Tapscott talks about how businesses and governments must reinvent themselves to survive the recession Podcast
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Podcast: Business must help shape security regulations, says RSA president
In this podcast, Art Coviello, president of RSA, the security division of EMC, explains what role organisations have to play in shaping better, less onerous regulations. Podcast
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UKtech50: All our coverage of the 2012 programme
This guide covers the UKtech50 winners, announcements, photos and videos. guide
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Social media: How to navigate Europe's legal maze
Specialist lawyers on the legal principles companies in Europe need to consider before they monitor employees' use of social media News
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Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Web technology
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Will proposed changes to European data protection law prove unworkable?
Data protection law in Europe is set to change, but it remains unclear if all proposals are workable Opinion
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Spirit of snoopers’ charter lives on in Queen’s Speech
The draft Communications Data Bill did not make the Queen’s Speech, but there was mention of proposals for investigating cyber crime News
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Netherlands considers hacking powers for police
The Netherlands government considers legislation to give police powers to hack into computers, install spyware and read emails News
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Big data security: getting a grip on multiple data sources
Big data analyses multiple data points, but how do you ensure that ecosystem is secure? In this podcast, Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, outlines the key steps in achieving big data security podcast
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CW500 in the City: IT innovation in financial services
Finance firms need to overcome their fears of regulation if they are to innovate and IT must be ready to support them when they do Feature
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ICO warns GP practice over hacked webmail account
A GP practice is acting on a breach of the Data Protection Act linked to the surgery’s hacked webmail account News
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US judge sets FRAND rates for Motorola patents in Microsoft case
A US district judge has ruled that Google’s Motorola Mobility is entitled to $1.8m a year from Microsoft for its use of certain patents in its Xbox and Windows products Technology patents
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EC seeks approval for Google search proposals
Google lays out proposals to the European Commission in an attempt to quell fears it is being anti-competitive when it comes to online search web software
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About IT legislation and regulation
Understanding the law as it applies to IT management can be one of the hardest task for IT leaders, but the growing burden of regulatory compliance makes it essential. Legislation and regulation affects enterprise IT in many ways, not just in long-standing tasks such as contracts and software licensing. We examine the latest legal development and how they affect IT managers, and talk to the experts in IT legislation and regulation to explain what it means to your organisation.
