Digital Economy Act Advice for Universities and Colleges

Synopsis: The controversial Digital Economy Act 2010 has generated much public debate, and the implications for colleges and universities remain unclear. The Act aims to tackle online copyright infringement by giving Ofcom, the communication industry regulator, new powers to deal with it. JISC is advising all institutions to consult the Ofcom codes by 31 July 2010 and to start preparing now to understand the implications of the law. This podcast contains a recording of Nicola Yeeles from JISC speaking to Kirsty McLaughlin, legal information specialist at JISC Legal, to find out what the new Act could mean for those who work and learn in universities and colleges. (8 minutes)

A supplementary 5-minute interview with Sir Charles Oppenheim of Lougborough University on the implications of the Act for universities and colleges is available at: http://www.jisclegal.ac.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=243&id=1603
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2010
Year of production: 2010
Documentation: JISC legal has also produced a guidance document on the Act and its implications for HE and FE - http://www.jisclegal.ac.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=243&id=1603
Subjects: Information technology; Law
Keywords: further education; higher education; Digital Economy Act; legal advice

URI: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/Home/news/stories/2010/07/podcast109digitaleconomyact.aspx
Price: free
Delivery: Streamed/Download

Name: JISC Legal Information Service
Email: info@jisclegal.ac.uk
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Phone: 0141-548-4939
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Address: University of Strathclyde
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Scotland

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