Data Protection - New CCTV Code of Practice - April 2008

Posted on 11-04-08

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Data Protection - New CCTV Code of Practice launched

Time to review your CCTV Practices

If your organisation uses CCTV or a similar device to record people then the attached article on the Information Commissioner’s new Code of Practice may be of interest.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a new Code of Practice for CCTV, setting out guidance for organisations using CCTV, on best practice for compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).

The new Code aims to reflect recent developments in CCTV technology, and to put in place safeguards regarding its use. The Code is very different to the old one, which was published in 2000, so organisations using CCTV will have to review their policies and practices to ensure they remain compliant.

Here’s a brief overview of the new guide.

E-commerce Review - October 2007

Posted on 13-11-07

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Do you sell goods or services online?
If so you need to know this . . .

If you sell goods or services online, there is a raft of legislation governing what you can do, and how you can do it. If you don’t comply, you risk action by Trading Standards and the adverse publicity that inevitably follows. This is a brief guide to the key legal responsibilities of everyone selling online.

Branding Review - October 2007

Posted on 03-10-07

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In this issue of the Branding Review, find out about the major changes in the way trade mark applications are examined as from 1 October 2007; also find out why you should be bothered about protecting your slogans  . . . . and meet the branding team.