OECD – Cybercrime risk to the internet economy: “(vnuent.com) Government ministers from across the world have issued a call for greater vigilance against cybercrime at a meeting on the future of the internet economy. The…
EU – Public consultation on Age Verification, Cross Media Rating and Classification, and Online Social Networking: “(Europa) The European Commission has launched a public consultation on age verification, cross media rating and classification, and online…
EU – Brussels eyes internet retailing: “(FT) Moves to break down national borders in internet retailing so that customers can take advantage of prices offered by companies in different countries are to be championed by…
US lawmakers pass wiretaps bill: “US lawmakers pass a bill shielding telephone companies who helped in the White House’s controversial warrantless wiretap programme.” (Via BBC News.)
MPAA Says No Proof Needed in Copyright Infringement Lawsuits: “The Motion Picture Association of America says intellectual-property holders should have the right to collect damages, perhaps as much as $150,000 per copyright violation, without having…