Thanks to the rise of Cloud Computing, CIOs are increasingly being confronted with service agreements that relate to abstract concepts like software functionality or remote hardware capacity. Here's how to structure a service agreement that best suits your organisation's needs.
There are significant differences between state and federal privacy legislation. CIOs who deal with government agencies or other public sector organisations must determine the privacy laws applicable to them – and how best to accommodate them.
CIOs must pay close attention to the terms and conditions listed on their Web sites if they want to avoid the risk of costly litigation.
Use these legal guidelines when arranging IT purchasing deals to help your organization reduce the risks and costs of projects.
Welcome CIO’s new series of columns devoted to legal issues and IT. This month: the increasing need for organisations to comply with privacy laws.