Paul Pedley
Paul Pedley is a leading expert in information law. He is an onsite trainer for CILIP. Paul has been a member of LACA, the Libraries & Archives Copyright Alliance since 1998 and is the author of a number of books published by Facet Publishing including "Essential law for information professionals".
Articles by Paul Pedley:
Managing the privacy risks posed by vendors
Tuesday, 7th August 2018
In the second of a two-part article on the use of content aggregation services and intelligence platforms and the privacy issues that arise in relation to both the individuals and businesses that deploy those products, Paul Pedley takes a more in-depth look at the potential privacy risks posed by these relationships with vendors in the context of library and information services and how to mitigate those risks by developing a robust plan.
Content aggregation services and intelligence platforms - the implications for data privacy
Thursday, 26th July 2018
The use of content aggregation services and intelligence platforms gives rise to privacy issues in relation to both the individuals and businesses that deploy those products. As a result, information professionals need to be aware of the risks posed by third-party relationships with vendors, suppliers, and distributors. This article looks at some of the platforms available and the types of data they generate as well as the legal landscape in relation to the privacy of both individuals and companies.
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