Seminar | Commerce & Technology

ICT PICTure Autumn 2004
Thursday 11th November 2004
at 222 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8XF

SJ Berwin's Commerce & Technology group has pleasure in inviting you to a Breakfast Seminar looking at recent developments in the ICT sector.

Speakers
Andrew Shindler (Chairman)
Partner, Commerce & Technology Group, SJ Berwin

Gretchen Scott
Solicitor, Commerce & Technology Group, SJ Berwin

Elaine Johnson
Solicitor, Commerce & Technology Group, SJ Berwin

Michael Bywell
Partner, Commercial Litigation, SJ Berwin

Background
The last year saw some surprising developments in data protection, including a radical re-definition of personal data by the courts. We will summarise these developments and their impact.

Outsourcing is a growing global phenomenon. It is increasingly being used by business to reduce overheads and free up resource. We will discuss some of the key issues facing outsourcing customers and provide practical advice to help the smooth running of outsourcing arrangements.

We will take you through some recent ICT cases and illustrate the practical lessons that we can take from them.

Timetable
08.30 Registration/Refreshments
08.45 Seminar opens
09.30 Q&A Session
09.45 Seminar ends/Refreshments

Programme

Data protection

• What is "personal data"? - Durant and beyond
• The DPA and Privacy Regulations - has the UK got it right?
• Global transfers - are binding corporate rules the answer?

• Issues facing outsourcing customers
• Strategies for maintaining service levels
• Offshoring, data transfer and security of information
• Exit planning

• A look at recent case law
• What lessons can we learn?

Training
SJ Berwin is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the Law Society and other professional bodies. Attendance at each seminar qualifies as 1 CPD hour, quoting reference 012/SJBE.

RSVP
RSVP by email to katie.cowley@sjberwin.com including in the message your name and organisation. Alternat ively by fax on 020 7533 2000. Colleagues are welcome to come with you or in your place, but please let us know if this is the case.