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New ISP guidelines for advertising “unlimited” and “fast” broadband

7 October 2011 | Mark Weston

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have, following a consultation, published guidance for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) on the use...

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Police did not need to disclose information on sexual offender stats at schools because it was only in the public interest and not substantial public interest – Smith v Information Commissioner’s Office, Information Tribunal

7 October 2011 | Paul Gershlick

Ms Smith made a request to Devon and Cornwall Constabulary to disclose the number of teaching staff in schools and colleges in Torbay, Teignbridge and South Hams who had been investigated, cautioned and...

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Ferdinand’s defence falls short – Rio Ferdinand v MGN Limited, High Court

6 October 2011 | Simon Weinberg

MGN Limited, the media publisher, published a story in 2010 which suggested that Rio Ferdinand, the now former captain of the England football team, was in an extra-marital relationship. Ferdinand issued...

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Changes to energy performance certificates delayed until April 2012

6 October 2011 | David Marsden | 3 comments

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has recently announced that it will now implement its proposed changes to the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England...

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Information Commissioner’s Office consults on new guidance for what information must be disclosed by public bodies

5 October 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The Information Commissioner’s Office – the UK’s privacy and information regulator – is consulting on amendments to its guidance as to what information public bodies must disclose and when. Under...

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Ding, ding! Round 6: Eric Pickles rejects Cala Homes’ planning application

5 October 2011 | David Marsden

In the latest round of the long-running legal dispute between housebuilder Cala Homes (South) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (full details are here and here), Secretary of State...

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A home’s sustainability features could impact on its valuation

5 October 2011 | Richard John

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently published a sustainability and residential property information paper for its 100,000 qualified members, which looks at the need to consider...

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Government announces changes to unfair dismissal law and tribunal fees

5 October 2011 | Michael Oberwarth | 1 comment

In a speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester this week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that: 1. The unfair dismissal qualifying period will rise from one year to two years; and 2....

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Information Commissioner calls for new custodial sentences to tackle blagging

2 October 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The Information Commissioner’s Office has called for the introduction of custodial sentences for blaggers – which is where people use deceptive means to obtain personal data from data controllers....

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IPO Guide warns businesses against the sale of fakes at work

28 September 2011 | Simon Weinberg

The Intellectual Property Office has published a guide which states that businesses need to be vigilant to prevent employees using work equipment and services to sell counterfeit goods. The aim of the...

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New ISP guidelines for advertising “unlimited” and “fast” broadband

Police did not need to disclose information on sexual offender stats at schools because it was only in the public interest and not substantial public interest – Smith v Information Commissioner’s Office, Information Tribunal

Ferdinand’s defence falls short – Rio Ferdinand v MGN Limited, High Court

Changes to energy performance certificates delayed until April 2012

Information Commissioner’s Office consults on new guidance for what information must be disclosed by public bodies

Ding, ding! Round 6: Eric Pickles rejects Cala Homes’ planning application

A home’s sustainability features could impact on its valuation

Government announces changes to unfair dismissal law and tribunal fees

Information Commissioner calls for new custodial sentences to tackle blagging

IPO Guide warns businesses against the sale of fakes at work

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