In an age when knowledge and information are more valuable to organisations than ever before, it is vital that they are safeguarded. It is also essential that indviduals' rights are protected. This topic looks at the key issues of data protection and intellectual property, including an overview of governing legislation.
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The Data Protection Act 1998 sets out rules for all organisations that keep or process personal information on individuals. This article provides a brief overview of the Act and general guidance on following its terms.
Tags: data protection | freedom of information | information management
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Organisations must be more aware than ever of the importance of their intellectual property rights in today’s knowledge-driven economy. This article explores the main types of intellectual property rights and why they are so important to organisations.
Tags: intellectual property | copyright
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This article provides an overview of the different types of information available and offers some advice on selecting information sources effectively.
Tags: information management | information gathering
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Use these questions to critically evaluate your information and make a decision regarding its value, so that you can select the most appropriate information for your needs.
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A study of Skandia’s profitable intellectual capital strategy.
Tags: intellectual capital | strategic knowledge management
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The Freedom of Information Act 2000 was developed to give individuals the right to request information from public authorities in a bid to enhance openness. This article provides a brief overview of the Act.
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Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, individuals have a right to make a request in writing for a copy of the information held about them. This article provides some useful guidelines for organisations dealing with such requests.
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Copyright automatically protects the expression of ideas, such as text, pictures, music, sound recordings and web pages. This article explains the basic principles of copyright, including guidance on complying with copyright legislation and sources of further information.
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