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The Office of Fair Trading could prevent many debt management organisations from using social media sites

The Office of Fair Trading could prevent many debt management organisations from using social media sites - 11 September 2011

by Alex Wright - Legal Associate
Many debt management organisations will be stopped from getting in contact with consumers through...
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Student charge with alleged computer hacking, police have confirmed

Student charge with alleged computer hacking, police have confirmed - 05 September 2011

by Katy Murcutt - Paralegal
An English student has been charged for his alleged involvement in hacking a computer the Met...
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Advertising watchdogs have revealed that certain discount voucher codes have been misleading

Advertising watchdogs have revealed that certain discount voucher codes have been misleading - 27 August 2011

by Katy Murcutt - Paralegal
The advertising watchdog in the UK has said to have resolved more than 50 individual cases which...
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Guidance has warned that judges should be wary of social media

Guidance has warned that judges should be wary of social media - 19 August 2011

by Alex Wright - Legal Associate
Judges have been warned to take extra care when publishing information of a personal nature which...
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Ministry of Justice has revealed the UK to sign up to EU-wide rights for victims

Ministry of Justice has revealed the UK to sign up to EU-wide rights for victims - 12 August 2011

by Katy Murcutt - Paralegal
The United Kingdom will start to abide by the new EU laws that set out the minimum rights of...
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Is your business ready for the Agency Workers Regulations

Is your business ready for the Agency Workers Regulations - 05 August 2011

by Kate McCormick - Para Legal
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 are planned to take effect on 1 October 2011. The purpose of...
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Company has stated that personal data has been accessed by hackers of Nokia forum

Company has stated that personal data has been accessed by hackers of Nokia forum - 25 July 2011

by Alex Wright - Legal Associate
Personal data has been exposed by hackers of software developers for mobile Nokia phones, the...
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ICO has stated that all children should be taught the importance of privacy while they’re in mainstream education

ICO has stated that all children should be taught the importance of privacy while they’re in mainstream education - 18 July 2011

by Katy Murcutt - Paralegal
Students should be taught the importance of privacy and information rights while they’re at...
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