Electronic databases are protected by database rights and copyright. These two types of protection have similarities in that protection is given as soon as the database is created. However, they differ in the extent of protection, for example how much of the database can be protected and how long it will be protected for.
8 December 2014Updated: 1 May 2015 Information Technology
There are two main categories of indemnities in information technology contracts. The first provides cover for losses where events which do not directly related to the performance of the contract, cause a loss. In other words, there is no performance which has breached the contract. This can include breaches of data protection regulations.
It is essential that new business seek specialist legal advice to reduce the risk of disputes when starting up. One way of preventing or minimising disputes is incorporating the business at the earliest opportunity.
The case of De Beers v Atos involved a diamond business who entered into a fixed price contract with a vendor. Subsequently, both parties sought judgment for repudiatory breach of contract after delays and costs overrunning. In order to prevent such a dispute arising, it is important to foreshadow legal issues that are likely to arise in IT development contracts and project management.
Technological convergence take place when existing technologies combine to create new forms of media and applications. Handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets in conjunction high-speed mobile broadband offer consumers the convenience and economics of purchasing fewer devices with ever broader media capabilities.
Information Technology
Electronic databases are protected by database rights and copyright. These two types of protection have similarities in that protection is given as soon as the database is created. However, they differ in the extent of protection, for example how much of the database can be protected and how long it will be protected for.
Information Technology
There are two main categories of indemnities in information technology contracts. The first provides cover for losses where events which do not directly related to the performance of the contract, cause a loss. In other words, there is no performance which has breached the contract. This can include breaches of data protection regulations.
Information Technology
It is essential that new business seek specialist legal advice to reduce the risk of disputes when starting up. One way of preventing or minimising disputes is incorporating the business at the earliest opportunity.
Information Technology
The increase in social media popularity and availability has meant that businesses have been required to implement IT policies in the workplace.
Information Technology
The case of De Beers v Atos involved a diamond business who entered into a fixed price contract with a vendor. Subsequently, both parties sought judgment for repudiatory breach of contract after delays and costs overrunning. In order to prevent such a dispute arising, it is important to foreshadow legal issues that are likely to arise in IT development contracts and project management.
Information Technology Leigh Ellis
Technological convergence take place when existing technologies combine to create new forms of media and applications. Handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets in conjunction high-speed mobile broadband offer consumers the convenience and economics of purchasing fewer devices with ever broader media capabilities.