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Online child protection plans could lead to harm, Society warns
Consultation response warns of possible unintended consequences
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Investigatory Powers Bill safeguards still not enough: Society
Client confidentiality, and EU law compliance, remain at risk
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Lawyer warns of tougher privacy regime
Turnover-based fines present increased risk for large businesses
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Bolder action needed on digital subscription portability: Society
Proposed EU regulation should have wider scope
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Second committee calls for big changes to Investigatory Powers Bill
Joint committee finds "important clarity lacking" in draft measure
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Parliament committee critical of Investigatory Powers Bill
Government draft a "missed opportunity" to deliver proper framework
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Carloway foresees digital courtrooms in Scotland
Address to Society's Council predicts future developments
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Civil proofs could rely on video evidence, Lord Carloway believes
Keynote address maps out future for court procedure
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LSEW writes off £3m+ as conveyancing portal scrapped
“Veyo” project abandoned after heavy investment of members' money
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Peers, MPs call for views on draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Early deadline as joint committee pushes to complete report
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Police Scotland breached data code in journalist surveillance, report finds
Commissioner rules no proper judicial approval obtained in five cases
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Judicial Institute's Hub wins European innovation prize
"Crystal Scales of Justice" awarded to Scottish training body
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No data "safe harbour" in USA, EU court rules
Transfer of Facebook data could be suspended for lack of privacy
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ICO takes action over missing evidence DVD
Undertaking required from legal firm after collection arrangement fails
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Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers
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Smart IT means flexible work but long hours, Society study finds
Gap widens between those prepared to work long hours and those not
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British Library announces favourites for digital "Magna Carta" clauses
Free information, and freedom from censorship, top the vote
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QC offers lawyers their own social media site
Mootis allows opinions, blogs, images and more
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Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings
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Council held in data protection breach for surveillance of sick employee
Insufficient evidence to justify move, Information Commissioner rules
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Warning for law firm employees who move with client records
Paralegal committed data protection offence by taking sensitive details