Best-Selling Author Turns Piracy into Profit
Best-Selling Author Turns Piracy into Profit ‘Since the dawn of time, human beings have felt the need to share – from food to art. Sharing is part of the human condition. A person who does…
2008
Information Commissioner gets power
Information Commissioner gets power to fine for privacy breaches: “The Information Commissioner has been given the ability to fine organisations if their operational procedures cause a gross breach of data protection principles. The move, which…
EU – EDPS Opinion on ePrivacy Directive review
EU – EDPS Opinion on ePrivacy Directive review: “(RAPID) On 10 April, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted an Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal amending, among others, the Directive on Privacy and electronic…
Computer Misuse Act changes are delayed further
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…
Dutch want banks help to fight illegal Web casinos
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
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 Adult Piracy
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: Tackling under-age online sales
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, 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…
Regulator gets power to fine for data breaches
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…