avoid ‘blagging’ your way into jail

The illegal trade in personal information continues to flourish. Despite changes to penalties under the Data Protection Act 1998, there is no doubt that this trade will continue. For those more law abiding organisations, it remains vital that they do not fall victim to such illegal schemes and practices, and thereby themselves be caught by the new enforcement provisions.

software errors and bugs: a reminder as to who takes the risk

Buying or Selling Software is rarely as straightforward as it seems, or indeed as it should be. The supplier wants to restrict its liability as much as possible. The customer wishes to know when it can claims damages or, more importantly, undo the contract. Although these competing interests remain an ongoing issue for the courts to grapple with, there are some broad principles that can be applied when dealing with software.

six steps to a successful IT project

Ensuring that an IT Project is a success remains the Holy Grail for most organisations contemplating the IT systems procurement process. By following six basic steps, you will at least give yourself the best chance of succeeding.

software licence master-class – problematic affiliates

The software supplier wants to know that the Software Licence does not extend to all sorts of third parties not originally contemplated by the contract or indeed reflected in the licence fees payable. The software buyer wants to know that it has the necessary flexibility to allow all those parties who need to access and use the software to do so without restriction (or the payment of additional fees). The key to getting this right is in the contract.

waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations

Tough new obligations are imposed on Producers and Distributors of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment following the implementation of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations. The Regulations will affect all stages of the supply chain, including the business customer. With the possibility of fines and products having to be removed from the market following non-compliance, organisations will need to ensure it has its house is in order.

legal news bytes

Legal IT News, including caselaw, legislation and items of interest, in a byte-size quickly digestible form.