Cloud Computing and the Law Webcast (30 May 2012, 2pm, Online)
At a time of huge change, economically and technologically it is crucial to ensure that legal issues don't impede the innovative use of cloud computing services
This two hour JISC Legal webcast is designed to examine the legal challenges for colleges and universities that are considering the use of cloud computing services.
Programme
Areas that will be covered include -
Outsourcing -- getting the contract right
Responsibility for 'personal data' in the cloud
Privacy of individuals
Security -- what standards must be applied?
Janet Brokerage -- working with leading cloud suppliers to shape the cloud computing marketplace and meet the needs of the Janet community
The webcast will indicate what the legal obligations are for institutions. It will advise how to stay legally compliant and ensure that legal issues don't hinder innovation in cloud computing.