Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Internet Security”
Removing geographical borders as a result of advancements in digital technology is great for business but, according to a recent government report, 81% of large UK businesses and 60% of small companies suffered a cyber risk last year. Latest figures indicate that data breaches have become more frequent with 74% of small organisations and 90% of large enterprises being affected …
If your business processes personal data such as names, addresses, contact details, academic backgrounds and employment records of clients, employees or any other person, then you have a legal obligation to data protection. The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) governs this area of law and aims to protect the privacy of a person when …
The main purpose of a cookie is to identify a website’s users and personalise web pages through packaging information into a cookie and sending such information to your web browser, which then stores the information for later use. If a user is a regular visitor to the site, the information stored is sent back to the server each time the …
With all the things you have to worry about in running your business, we bet one of the last things you give any consideration to is data theft. However, data theft is a serious problem for businesses globally, big or small. No businesses are spared from cyber-criminals who are looking steal personal data, credit card details and more to …
Now more than ever, businesses are enthusiastically embracing the Internet as a medium to connect with regular users and engage with potential clients. Business websites will often publicly advertise services and qualities for marketing purposes, while withholding certain information can maintain a competitive edge. A privacy policy is not only important, it is necessary. Failure to create a privacy policy …
Do you ever read the online Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) when ordering your new pair of shoes or joining Instagram for the first time? Most of us don’t. By ticking the box, we bound ourselves by a number of rules and obligations that can put the company’s interest above ours. T&Cs are essential for any business. They provide protection …
The outcome of Brexit is an indicator of another worrying political trend that has emerged in the last 10 years: Young people are getting more and more detached from politics, thus leaving the decision-making to the baby boomers – and sometimes even their parents! Understandably, this phenomenon is nowhere more apparent than it is in the field of digital rights. …
These days it seems every gadget, device, and tool that we own has Internet capabilities. From smartphones to smartwatches, no matter what we interact with now, there is an Internet interface. This technology has revolutionised the way that we connect to the world around us, but with a flood of new Internet gadgets that go beyond phones and computers, the …
The internet has completely changed the way business owners access legal information. Ten years ago and then even before that, there was nowhere near the amount of easy access to legal advice that there is today. We are proud to say that here at Linkilaw we play a role in delivering that information. Being able to give business …
Intellectual property is often the core of a business. In fact, it’s often more than just property or some meaningless thing. It’s often an idea that’s crucial to the business’ success. If it becomes hijacked, then it drastically affects the profits and in worst cases, survival of that business. In today’s digital age more and more people have access to …
