The Information Commissioner has launched a campaign to ‘Make Data Protection Simpler’, and is inviting suggestions for improving the UK’s data protection law to make it easier to comply with in practice. e: make.dp.simpler@ico.gsi.gov.uk
A new publication examines the development and history of the Barclays Stage Partnership, a £4.1m six-year collaboration between Arts Council England and Barclays, which enabled more than a million people to see quality drama at 400 venues across the country. e: direct.orders@marston.co.uk
A £100,000 prize has been established to provide opportunities for choreographers and film-makers to produce dance on film. Dance Film Academy will offer five teams a two-week residency to pitch their film idea to a panel of TV experts. The winning team will then be awarded a production prize to develop the idea into a 30-minute film for the BBC. t: 0207 608 6142; w: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/documents/news/767.pdf
The Arts Marketing Association has conducted a pilot benchmarking project, funded by Arts Council England, to assess the effectiveness of arts organisations’ e-marketing activity. Thirty-two organisations from across the UK have taken part in the research, the findings from which can be found online at w: http://www.a-m-a.co.uk/bench.asp
The Independent Theatre Council is forming a continuing professional development forum for Black and Asian arts managers and administrators. Called ‘The Next Level’, the forum will offer mentoring and support to those embarking on a career in arts management as well as individuals in more senior positions. e: u.akalawu@itc-arts.org