On Saturday 28 October 2023, the British Library was affected by a significant ransomware cyber-attack that compromised many the library’s online systems. The British Library has recently chosen to published a report about the cyber-attack stating that “Our hope is that doing this will help other organisations to plan and protect themselves against attacks of this kind”.1  The impact of this attack on the British Library has been significant. It includes the destruction of servers which is hindering recovery and the rebuilding of the library’s technological infrastructure. Naomi Korn Asso ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of cultural heritage, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring that the digitisation, management, and commercialisation of collections adhere to legal and ethical standards. This year, Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to be part of the Museums & Heritage Show, ready to illuminate the path for institutions navigating these complex waters. Our expert team will be available to answer your pressing questions about data protection, copyright, and commercial licensing. Here’s what you can expect: Complimentary Clinics Are you worried about safeguarding vis ..read more

Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to be partnering up with CILIP for another year in programming and Naomi Korn is proud to be chairing the annual CILIP Copyright Conference on 23 May 2024. These days copyright law is always in need of an update. But some of its flaws and failures are much older and more embedded than those associated with technology changes. Pawlet Brookes, keynote for CILIP Copyright Conference 2024 (taking place online on 23 May) explores historical and contemporary problems that intellectual property law and its interpretation have caused for black artists and creators. P ..read more

The Naomi Korn Associates team is delighted to be exhibiting at the Museums & Heritage Show on 15th and 16th May 2024. Our team have proudly supported the cultural heritage sector since 2003. Over the years, our organisation has grown and developed, enabling our support to reach more of the cultural heritage community, who care so deeply about preserving and celebrating our rich heritage. The Naomi Korn Associates team is committed to supporting the cultural heritage community by sharing knowledge and building confidence with the teams we work with. With this in mind, this year we are thri ..read more

Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to have gained CPD accreditation on a range of training courses, becoming a CPD Member organisation. We are thrilled to announce that a range of our training courses, covering data protection and copyright, have now received official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. This is a significant milestone for us and an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their skills, knowledge, and confidence in these areas. CPD accreditation: What it means CPD accreditation is a mark of quality, ensuring that the course material meets ..read more

The Naomi Korn Associates Team is thrilled to have supported Showtown with copyright support helping towards its journey to opening last week  We also very much enjoyed attending the museum in its first few weeks.  A fantastic addition to Blackpool’s cultural scene and huge congratulations to everyone at Blackpool’s newest museum! Naomi Korn Associates offer a range of Copyright services to help organisations understand how to remain legally compliant when using third party material as well as how best to protect and optimise their assets. We also provide downloadable resources ..read more

By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager, Naomi Korn Associates Biometric systems can be useful tools when applied with due consideration for the individuals involved, and the associated privacy risks. Biometric systems include fingerprint scanner, iris scanners and facial recognition technology that is sometimes used in CCTV systems. A practical application of this technology can be seen in schools where fingerprints are offered as an alternative to lunch cards as they can’t be forgotten or left at home and ensures that pupils can access a lunch time meal. An alternative card e ..read more

Naomi Korn Associates is thrilled to announce that booking is open for our new 2024 certified training programme. Our specialist team has been working behind the scenes to devise a comprehensive, programme of courses in Copyright, Data Protection and Information Governance. Our courses are for anyone working in the cultural, heritage, health, information, education, government, and private sectors. Courses have been created for participants with responsibility for legal compliance, information governance and asset use within their organisation, or those who want an essential overview. Courses ..read more

By Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager, Naomi Korn Associates Data Privacy Day is celebrated on the 28th January to raise awareness around privacy and data protection best practices as it isn’t just for sorganisations to consider. It is a good time to think about the ways in which you keep your personal data safe and check if there is anything else you can do it make it more secure. Some easy things, and potential tweaks to make include: Auditing your social media – are you happy with the privacy settings you are currently using and what others can see as a result of this. It can ..read more

New Horizons: Attack of the Bots Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to announce that Early Bird tickets are now available for the CILIP Copyright Conference, returning in its popular online format on Thursday 23 May 2024. As the sector considers the copyright implications of emerging technologies, this year’s overarching conference theme is New Horizons: Attack of the Bots. The programme will explore different relationships, such as those between copyright and ethics, copyright and licensing, copyright and creators, AI and IP – and all shades in-between.   Naomi Korn will be chairing ..read more