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IP Technology & Commercial e-updates Archive
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MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 18/01/12
LEFT IN THE DARK: WIKIPEDIA EMBARKS ON BLACKOUT PROTEST
MacRoberts Update 22/11/11
40% OF EMPLOYERS ARE AT RISK BY NOT HAVING A SOCIAL MEDIA USE POLICY?
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 21/11/11
CADBURY'S SWEET VICTORY IN TRADEMARK RIGHTS TO THE COLOUR PURPLE
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 12/10/11
SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES: PUB LANDLADY'S VICTORY OVER PREMIER LEAGUE
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 30/09/11
A TAXING REQUEST: SFO SCRUTINISE COMPANY RECORDS IN BID TO EXPOSE BRIBERY
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 29/09/11
"CLIFF'S LAW": MUSIC VETERAN'S TRIUMPH AS EU RULES TO EXTEND COPYRIGHT
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 14/09/11
COOKIE CRUNCH TIME: NEW ADVERTISING CODE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH EU COOKIE LAW?
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 07/09/11
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION GOES UP IN SMOKE:
TOBACCO CORPORATION BATTLES UNIVERSITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL RESEARCH
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 03/08/11
UK POPULATION WILL NO LONGER BE CRIMINALS - USING AN MP3 PLAYER WILL BE LEGAL!
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial Update 29/07/11
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE COPYRIGHT BATTLE
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 05/07/11
SCOTTISH BUSINESS TOLD TO GRASS THEMSELVES UNDER THE BRIBERY ACT
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Communications e-update 01/07/11
THE BRIBERY ACT 2010 - COMPLIANCE OR PENALTY?
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 22/06/11
USE ANY DOMAIN NAME? YES ICANN
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 15/06/11
NHS HEALTH AUTHORITY MISPLACE RECORDS OF 8.6 MILLION PATIENTS
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 09/06/11
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER DATA BREACH, BUT A £120,000 FINE!
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 07/06/11
NHS PATIENT DATA ILLEGALLY OBTAINED BY PERSONAL INJURY WORKER
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 25/05/11
COOKIE BREATHING SPACE
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 20/05/11
IS IT ALWAYS GOOD TO SHARE?
MacRoberts IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 19/05/11
CLOUD COMPUTING - HAVE YOUR OPINION HEARD
IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 18/05/11
THE RIGHT APPROACH FOR COPYRIGHT?
IP, Technology & Commercial e-update 11/05/11
ALL EYES ON THE COOKIE JAR
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 10/02/11
MORE THAN LOST LAPTOPS
- ICO ISSUES FURTHER MONETARY PENALTIES FOR DATA PROTECTION FAILURES
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 07/02/11
CHIPS WITH CHIPS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 03/02/11
'TWEETS-AHOY' AS LIVE COURTROOM TWEETING PERMITTED
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 31/01/11 (2)
OFCOM SPEAKS UP OVER SILENT CALLS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 31/01/11
REPORT PUBLISHED ON MANDATORY DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION IN THE EU
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 28/01/11 (2)
HAPPY DATA PROTECTION DAY!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 28/01/11
OFT - OFFICE OF FAIR TWEETING?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 27/01/11
EUROPEAN COMMISSION MOOTS FUTURE ROLE FOR ISPs IN TACKLING IPR INFRINGEMENT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 14/01/11
ICO PUBLISHES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION TIPS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 12/01/11
OFT SAYS THAT BUSINESS COMPLIANCE ONLINE DOES NOT CLICK
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/12/10
COMMISSION GREEN PAPER SEEKS VIEWS ON EUROPEAN CONTRACT LAW
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 24/11/10
FIRST MONETARY PENALTIES ISSUED FOR BREACH OF UK DATA PROTECTION ACT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 05/11/10
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 05/11/10
GOOGLE GUILTY OF DRIVE-BY SNOOPING, BUT ESCAPE WITHOUT FINE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 19/10/10
FACEBOOK - IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEBODY LOSES AN I.D.
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 13/10/10
COMPUTER MISUSE ACT SNARES NHS SNOOPER
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 11/10/10
PUBLIC SECTOR INFORMATION CONSULTATION LAUNCHED
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 06/10/10
UK IN EURO DOCK OVER PRIVACY AND PHORM FAILINGS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communiactions e-update 16/09/10
SINGLE MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME MOOTED BY INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 15/09/10
BRIBERY ACT 2010 - CONSULTATION ON GUIDANCE FOR COMMERCIAL ORGANISATIONS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 07/09/10
BE CAREFUL HOW YOU MARKET...
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 25/08/10
HOW SECURE IS YOUR CUSTOMER DATA?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 240810
HOW MUCH INFORMATION ARE YOU REALLY DISCLOSING ONLINE? ALMOST CERTAINLY MORE THAN YOU THINK!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 06/08/10
WHISTLEBLOWING: A MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 30/07/10
T-MOBILE EMPLOYEE REPRIMANDED FOR RECORD SALES…
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 28/07/10
EXTENDING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION - WHEN A PRIVATE BODY IS REALLY A PUBLIC BODY!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 23/07/10
LACK OF DP TRAINING LEADS TO PUBLIC REBUKE ... NEXT TIME A £500K FINE?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 21/07/10
GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ONLINE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/07/10
ADVERTISING FEUD REACHES RECORD HIGH IN THE SKY BUT IS STILL A LOT OF HOT AIR
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 13/07/10
BRIBERY PENALTIES REACH RECORD LEVELS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communiactions e-update 09/07/10
PROACTIVE CUSTOMER CARE: IS IT A VIOLATION OF PRIVACY?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 07/07/10
BILSKI V KAPPOS: US SUPREME COURT HEDGES ITS BETS ON BUSINESS METHODS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 29/06/10
NOT SO SWIFT AGREEMENT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 24/06/10
SUPREME COURT SWATS EMPLOYEE PHONE PRIVACY CLAIM
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/06/10
IF YOU BUY A COUNTERFEIT BAG, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GENUINE WALLET!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 09/06/10
3 STRIKES AND WE'LL... DO SOMETHING. THE OFCOM CONSULTATION
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 02/06/10
PINK FLOYD COME OUT FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON IN ROYALTIES DISPUTE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 20/05/10
FACEBOOK FACE OFF: DISCLOSE IT OR DELETE IT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 12/05/10
TO DISCLOSE OR NOT TO DISCLOSE? HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE THE ANONYMOUS POSTER?
MacRoberts e-update 23/04/10
THE UK BRIBERY ACT 2010 v FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT OF 1977:
HOW DIFFERENT ARE THEY & SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS BE CONCERNED?
MacRoberts e-update 19/04/10
CALLING ALL DONORS!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/04/10
NO LOVING IN WORK E-MAIL
MacRoberts e-update 09/04/10
THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ACT
MacRoberts e-update 09/04/10
THE UK BRIBERY ACT 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 01/04/10
COUNTERFEIT HANDBAGS AT DAWN
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 29/03/10
BRIBING RIO TINTO EXECUTIVES SUFFER CHINESE LIBERTY TAKEAWAY
MacRoberts e-update 23/03/10
COMMISSION SEEKS AGREEMENT ON NEW CONTRACT REGIME
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 19/03/10
USE IT, OR LOSE IT!
MacRoberts e-update 17/03/10
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION DIRECTIVE - JUST WHAT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 12/03/10
MUSIC COMPANY GO CRAZY OVER DANCING BABY
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 10/03/10
BECAUSE I SAY SO - THE DIGITAL ECONOMY BILL TAKEDOWN RULES
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 03/03/10
SURFERS SAVED FROM SURPRISE SHOCK WAVES
MacRoberts e-update 01/03/10
CAN U PLZ STOP TXTIN ME MRKTNG MSGS?
("CAN YOU PLEASE STOP TEXTING ME MARKETING MESSAGES?")
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 25/02/10
YOULOSE, GOOGLE: ITALIAN COURT CONVICTS EXECUTIVES IN PRIVACY CASE
MacRoberts e-update 19/02/10
THE BRIBERY BILL: THE END OF THE BROWN ENVELOPE?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 28/01/10
HAPPY 4TH EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION DAY!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 22/01/10
CONTENTIOUS CLAUSES, LORD LUCAS AND BETTER BROADBAND - WELCOME TO DIGITAL BRITAIN
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 18/01/10
COURT SAVES OINK CREATOR'S BACON IN FILE-SHARING ‘AMBUSH
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 15/01/10
INNOVATORS ENCOURAGED TO GO PAPERLESS
MacRoberts e-update 13/01/10
A HEAVY PRICE TO PAY FOR DATA PROTECTION BREACHES
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 23/12/09
WORD ESCAPES MICROSOFT IN PATENT DISPUTE
MacRoberts e-update 23/12/09
HIGH SCHOOL TAUGHT A VALUABLE LESSON BY ICO
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 22/12/09
STAR WARS 2009: REVENGE OF THE CLONES
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 07/12/09
OFT CUTS TO THE CORE OF APPLE'S TERMS OF BUSINESS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 26/11/09
AN ARTISTIC LICENCE? THE DIGITAL ECONOMY BILL IS PUBLISHED
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 13/11/09
500,000 REASONS FOR DATA CONTROLLERS TO BE CAREFUL
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/10/09
FACE THE FAX, ICO TELLS ORION
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 09/10/09
FLASH COOKIES ARE REALLY TAKING THE BISCUIT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 08/10/09
A PICTURE IS WORTH TWO THOUSAND ... POUNDS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 05/10/09
PRISON SENTENCES FOR THOSE "DEALING" UNLAWFULLY IN PERSONAL DATA!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 10/09/09
McDONALD'S LOSES TRADEMARK BUN FIGHT WITH McCURRY RESTAURANT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 09/09/09
WEBSITE TERMS OF SALE - NOT 'AS SEEN ON SCREEN'
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 17/07/09
£5000 FINE FOR BREACHES OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communication e-update 10/07/09
TIERED DATA NOTIFICATION FEE'S INCREASE COSTS FOR BIGGER FIRMS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 07/07/09
YET ANOTHER BREACH OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT RESULTS IN A SET OF UNDERTAKINGS BEING GIVEN!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 22/06/09
INSIDER SNOOPING ON THE RISE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 17/06/09
CONSULTING ASSOCIATION FOUNDER FACES SUBSTANTIAL FINES FOR DATA BREACHES
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/06/09
PRIVACY HANDBOOK TO MAKE AN IMPACT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 12/06/09
LET'S BE FRIENDLY! ICO LAUNCHES NEW CODE OF PRACTICE ON PRIVACY NOTICES
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 27/05/09
FOUNDER OF CONSULTING ASSOCIATION TO GO ON TRIAL
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 20/05/09
COMMUNITY TRADE MARK REGISTRATION PRICE CUT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 23/04/09
ICO TAKES A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO BEING STREET-WISE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 20/04/09
PIRATE BAY FOUNDERS WALK THE PLANK
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 07/04/09
HAS GOVERNMENT TURNED ISP’S INTO BIG BROTHER?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 25/03/09
GOOGLE vs. PRIVACY: "ARE THE ITALIANS ABOUT TO SHOOT THE MESSENGER?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 13/03/09
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WORLDWIDE WEB
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 12/03/09
PROTECT YOUR BRAND - NOW CHEAPER THAN EVER!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 11/03/09
PATENTLY A BENEFIT FROM HARD WORK
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 10/03/09
CONSTRAINTS ON A SHOPAHOLIC?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 06/03/09
INFORMATION COMMISSION CRACKS DOWN ON SALE OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 06/03/09
PREVIOUS PHORM?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 26/02/09
GOVERNMENT VETOES INFORMATION TRIBUNAL PUBLIC INTEREST RULING
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 18/02/09
NO NEED TO HAVE SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 13/02/09
WHAT IS A PRIVACY NOTICE AND WHAT SHOULD IT SAY?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 11/02/09
SUBJECT ACCESS PROCEDURES SHOULD NOT BE MADE REDUNDANT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 29/01/09
SOPHISTICATED CARTEL GETS HOSED BY EU
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 28/01/09
"HAPPY 3rd EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION DAY"
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 05/01/09
"OPPORTUNITY NO LONGER KNOCKS!" - COMPANIES ACT 2006 INTRODUCES NEW COMPANY NAME ADJUDICATOR
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 22/12/08
NO LONGER AT HOME ON YOUR HOMEPAGE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 19/12/08
UNLICENSED SOFTWARE IS NO WAY TO BEAT THE CREDIT CRUNCH
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 17/12/08
MOVING SWIFTly ON TO DATA PROTECTION
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 11/12/08
OFT ISSUES NEW LENIENCY GUIDANCE
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 26/11/08
NOTIFICATION: WHY BOTHER?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 15/10/08
PORTABLE COMPUTER DEVICES AND PERSONAL DATA LOSS GO HAND IN HAND - AS SURELY AS NIGHT FOLLOWS DAY!
MacRoberts Freedom of Information e-update 02/10/08
EXEMPTION UNDER 'TRADE SECRET'
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 21/08/08
PINBALL GAME FILE-SHARERS HIT THE BUMPERS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 20/08/08
COPYRIGHT FOR COPYLEFT
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 08/08/08
BRITISH AIRWAYS… NOT THE OFT’S FAVOURITE AIRLINE!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 11/07/08
WILL THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN A REPORT ON DATA SHARING IMPROVE PUBLIC TRUST AND CONFIDENCE?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 21/05/08
LOOK OUT WINSTON-SMITH?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 16/05/08
A FAMILIAR STORY PART **@%
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 13/05/08
DATA PROTECTION LEGISLATION FINALLY GETS A KILLER PUNCH!
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 17/04/08
OFT TARGETS CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 29/02/08
WANTED: CARTEL INFORMATION, FAIR PRICE PAID
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 14/02/08
EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION DAY
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 22/01/08
A FAMILIAR STORY!
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 18/01/08
BEWARE: THE ICO WILL TAKE ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST INFRINGERS OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 15/01/08
DATABASE DIRECTIVE BACK IN VOGUE?
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 21/12/07
OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE!
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 19/12/07
HOSE EVEN SORRIER NOW!
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 07/12/07
SUPERMARKETS OPT FOR SEMI-SKIMMED FINES
MacRoberts Technology Media and Communications e-update 21/11/07
COMPLIANCE WITH THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications e-update 08/11/07
GOOD PRACTICE IN DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT KEEPS THE COMMISSIONER AWAY!
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 01/08/07 (supplemental)
BRITISH AIRWAYS HIT BY FURTHER ANTITRUST FINE
MacRoberts Competition Law e-update 01/08/07
OFT FINE ON BRITISH AIRWAYS REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications Law e-update 02/07/07
A PASSWORD SHARED IS A PASSWORD LOST
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications Law e-update 11/06/07
THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S NEW CLOTHES?
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications Law e-update 23/04/07
GETTY SCOOPT A WINNER
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications Law e-update 19/04/07
EC FINE REACHES PARTS OTHER FINES CANNOT REACH
MacRoberts Technology Media & Communications Law e-update 05/04/07
A HARD DAY'S RIGHT?