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Online child protection plans could lead to harm, Society warns
Consultation response warns of possible unintended consequences

Investigatory Powers Bill safeguards still not enough: Society
Client confidentiality, and EU law compliance, remain at risk

Lawyer warns of tougher privacy regime
Turnover-based fines present increased risk for large businesses

Bolder action needed on digital subscription portability: Society
Proposed EU regulation should have wider scope

Second committee calls for big changes to Investigatory Powers Bill
Joint committee finds "important clarity lacking" in draft measure

Parliament committee critical of Investigatory Powers Bill
Government draft a "missed opportunity" to deliver proper framework

Carloway foresees digital courtrooms in Scotland
Address to Society's Council predicts future developments

Civil proofs could rely on video evidence, Lord Carloway believes
Keynote address maps out future for court procedure

LSEW writes off £3m+ as conveyancing portal scrapped
“Veyo” project abandoned after heavy investment of members' money

Peers, MPs call for views on draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Early deadline as joint committee pushes to complete report

Police Scotland breached data code in journalist surveillance, report finds
Commissioner rules no proper judicial approval obtained in five cases

Judicial Institute's Hub wins European innovation prize
"Crystal Scales of Justice" awarded to Scottish training body

No data "safe harbour" in USA, EU court rules
Transfer of Facebook data could be suspended for lack of privacy

ICO takes action over missing evidence DVD
Undertaking required from legal firm after collection arrangement fails

Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers

Smart IT means flexible work but long hours, Society study finds
Gap widens between those prepared to work long hours and those not

British Library announces favourites for digital "Magna Carta" clauses
Free information, and freedom from censorship, top the vote

QC offers lawyers their own social media site
Mootis allows opinions, blogs, images and more

Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings

Council held in data protection breach for surveillance of sick employee
Insufficient evidence to justify move, Information Commissioner rules

Warning for law firm employees who move with client records
Paralegal committed data protection offence by taking sensitive details