I sought the lawi?1/2 and easily found it.(Website overview)

Byline: Kim Thomas

I sought the lawa[bar] and easily found it

The legal eagle has landed. Kim Thomas grabs her gavel and rules in favour of the KWtL website

' website review

In the fast-moving digital world, keeping abreast of the law can be a tough job. The law on how information is stored and managed has had to adapt to an environment in which images can be easily copied and distributed, thousands of people can access online databases, and sensitive personal information is typically available at the click of a button. A complex area such as copyright law is under constant review, so it can be hard to know where the law stands on a particular issue.

But ignorance is not an option for information professionals. It is essential to have a good grasp of how legislation such as the Freedom of Information Act applies to the work of recording, archiving and retrieving information.

Knowing where to turn for up-to-date information and advice about the law isn't easy. Information on legal matters is held in lots of different places, and laying your hands on a specific piece of case law or the minutes of a particular parliamentary committee can be a time-consuming business.