Outsourcing, cloud computing and the Law: not as cloudy as you think

With funding cuts now a reality in the HE and FE sector, institutions are now looking to shared services and outsourcing as solutions to financial constraints. Legal considerations can arise at different stages of implementing shared service solutions and this session will explore these issues from both a strategic and operational perspective. The session will address a wide variety of legal considerations involved, including contractual arrangements, data protection, e-security and intellectual property rights. Panellists will provide examples of when possible legal risks can arise and good practice for management in addition to directly addressing any concerns raised by participants in the session.