A consultancy agreement needs careful consideration, to ensure that it achieves its objectives and that the obligations of both parties are clearly understood. It is essential that quality control, reporting procedures and liability provisions are correctly dealt with. Our experience will help to ensure that you understand the benefits of your agreement and the obligations of your commitments. Data protection legislation across the EU lays down rules for lawful data processing. Telecommunications and privacy issues have given rise to regulations which complement these rules. The rules and regulations are complex and require careful advice. Whether in the workplace or the marketplace, we can explain the law and prepare effective data protection procedures and policies. A business may need to monitor the use of computers to protect against damage to its system (for example, by virus or other intrusion), or to avoid what has become known as ‘cyber liability’ (the use of the computer for which the business may be liable to others, such as defamation, sexual harassment or the negligent transmission of viruses). But there is the risk of invasion of privacy. The Data Protection Act, the Human Rights and the Regulation of Investigatory Practices Act all provide rights and remedies. Our expert advice can assist in this complex area. We can assist in drafting software development and licensing agreements including application service provider agreements and related documents. We assist you in all aspects of the drafting of support and maintenance agreements, including amending and configuring these, as well as in relation to the legal aspects of the operation of the contract. We can draft website terms and conditions and advise you on the regulations and requirements of internet business. |