22 October 2012
Cloud computing – outsourcing the services but not the liability
Whilst the economic advantages of cloud computing services are compelling, there are major legal risks which, in certain situations, outweigh the potential cost benefits.
7 August 2012
Second-hand software – a legitimate aftermarket and the SAAS bandwagon
A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice has changed the landscape for software suppliers and users.
In general terms, it now seems that if you grant a perpetual licence to a licensee either by installation or download, the licensee will be free to transfer the licence to a third party buyer even if the licence was clearly expressed to be “non-transferable”.
17 July 2012
Virtual currency in gaming - could regulatory law change the rules?
The precise placement of the boundary line between gaming and gambling is a matter that inevitably provokes strong reactions from operators, lawyers and legislators. The classification of an activity as falling into either camp carries not only social connotations, but also very real legal and regulatory implications.
29 May 2012
Online privacy: how to comply with the new law on cookies
On 26 May 2012 the Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, which governs websites’ use of cookies in the UK, came into force. At the time of writing, very few websites are compliant.
27 April 2012
Privacy: Pornography - should we opt-in to opting out?
The suggestion by the cross-party ‘Independent Parliamentary Enquiry into Online Child Protection’ (the ‘Enquiry’) that Internet Service Providers (“ISPs”) be obliged to implement an ‘Opt-Out’ filter for adult material has been greeted enthusiastically by several news outlets; but would implementing such a proposal really do any good?