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UK ‘bad’ pics ban to stretch?
Thursday, February 19th, 2009UK ‘bad’ pics ban to stretch?: “
Is that a loophole? How disgusting
The government could be planning to up the ante when it comes to material it doesn’t approve of – it may become illegal to even look at images, not merely possess them.…
“
(Via The Register – Public Sector.)
Half of Pirate Bay case dropped in courtroom drama
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Half of Pirate Bay case dropped in courtroom drama: “Prosecutors have been forced to drop their more serious charges against file-sharing links site The Pirate Bay in a dramatic climbdown in the closely-watched trial in Sweden. Around half the charges have been dropped.”
(Via OUT-LAW News.)
Facebook does U-turn on eternal data grab
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Facebook does U-turn on eternal data grab: “Facebook has dumped heavily criticised new service terms that lay claim to photos and messages posted to the site forever – even after accounts are deleted – following an outcry from members.”
(Via OUT-LAW News.)
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