Computer Misuse Act changes are delayed further: “Denial of service attacks will not be criminalised in England and Wales for another six months despite measures lying unused in existing laws since 2006. Changes to the…
NL – Dutch want banks help to fight illegal Web casinos: “(Reuters) Dutch authorities intend to crack down on illegal online casinos and are calling on banks to stop providing financial services to them. The…
New Statesman – Extreme porn: “Civil liberties campaigners remain concerned about the impact of new rules aimed at regulated more extreme forms of pornography introduced in the wake of a horrific murder Tough new rules…
Combating Piracy: “Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players ‘Which do you think will be most effective in combating content piracy — taking legal action against pirates, a technological solution, or some combination of…
BBC NEWS | Business | Tackling under-age online sales: “Tackling under-age online sales By Joe Lynam, Business reporter, BBC News” riday, 9 May 2008 Buying products online couldn’t be easier. With a few clicks shoppers…
Facebook, States Set Bullying, Predator Safeguards: “Facebook agrees to deploy 40 new safeguards it says will protect users from sexual predators and cyberbullies. The move is endorsed by 49 states and Washington DC, which have…
The Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill become and Act of Parliament yesterday and probably this is the only good provisions included within.. Regulator gets power to fine for data breaches: “ Who will be first…
DWP still sending out passwords and discs together: “ Government data not secure? Shurely some mistake? The Department for Work and Pensions is still sending out discs containing confidential data together with passwords.… “ (Via…
Irish data protection chief in leaked report ‘hack’: “ Man bites watchdog Updated There’s red faces at the office of the Data Protection Commissioner this morning after a blogger lifted an upcoming official report off…
UK – Child web-safety guide launched: “(BBC) New teaching resources aimed at helping primary school children surf the web safely have been launched. Figures from regulator Ofcom suggest 500,000 five to seven-year-olds are allowed to…