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Utility Menu Search HARVARD.EDU FAQ Get Legal Services Contact Search HOME Services Legal Services Notary Services People Resources Model Documents Publications & Advisories Copyright and Fair Use Conflict of Interest FAQs OGC Internal Wiki Page About Contact Staff Attorney-Client Privilege Summonses, Subpoenas, and Other Legal Notices: What To Do Entering or re-entering the U.S.: Guidance about Border Security Measures at Ports of Entry EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) New requirements for contracts with service providers who process personal data Copyright & Fair Use A Guide for the Harvard community. Breach of Data Security What to do if there is a breach in the security of personal information. Inquiries from Government and Regulatory AuthoritiesThe OGC is responsible for all the legal work arising from the activities of Harvard’s Faculties and departments. Our mission is to render timely and thoughtful advice on the broad range of legal issues that the University, its faculty, and administrators confront on behalf of the University. ⚠️Fraud Activity Alert⚠️ Fraudulent Activity by Persons Posing as Harvard Procurement Staff (March 1, 2021) There has been an uptick in fraudulent Harvard purchase orders/requests that have been sent to external vendors, often with forged attachments. The purchase orders/requests fraudulently represent that they are coming from Harvard Procurement” staff and often are inquiring about the purchase of branded marketing items (backpacks, water bottles, etc.) or asking vendors for sensitive tax information. While vendors have been reaching out to Harvard contacts to verify the legitimacy of orders, some vendors have experienced losses as a result of the scheme. A copy of the alert is available for review HERE. Legal Services Requests for legal assistance for University business should be directed to Bill Meyer , Julie Faber , or Javier Guzman . In the event that these people are unavailable and the matter requires immediate attention, please contact any of the other legal professionals in the . Recent Developments Guidance for Protecting Against Online Abuse and Harassment October 20, 2023 The has produced guidance for protecting against online abuse and harassment. Resources and information for the Harvard Community is available via the following link . Client Advisory: Copyright Claims Board December 12, 2022 In late 2020, Congress passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act) , which directed the Copyright Office to create a Copyright Claims Board (CCB) to hear copyright infringement claims. The CCB is intended to be a less expensive, user-friendly alternative to federal court. The CCB can hear claims of up to $30,000. The proceedings are entirely electronic and remote. Because the barriers to entry are much lower with the CCB than federal court, copyright holders may opt to file infringement claims with the CCB that they may not... Read more about Client Advisory: Copyright Claims Board 2020: A Year of Advocacy in Review January 4, 2021 2020 was unprecedented for many reasons, including that Harvard University saw the results of and participated both as a plaintiff and as a friend of the court in several lawsuits involving public policy issues of great importance to higher education. The matters below are reported in the order in which decisions were issued or cases were otherwise resolved. ... Read more about 2020: A Year of Advocacy in Review More Smith Campus Center, Suite 980 1350 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-3834 617-495-1280 People Staff Legal Professionals Resources Model Documents Copyright & Fair Use Attorney-Client Privilege Services Notary OGC Internal Wiki Page Admin Login Copyright © 2024 The President and Fellows of Harvard College | Accessibility | Digital Accessibility | Report Copyright...