Europe votes on anti-piracy laws
Europe votes on anti-piracy laws: “Late changes to proposed European telecoms laws could see suspected copyright pirates banned from the net.” (Via BBC News.)
2008
Europe drafts law to disconnect suspected filesharers
Europe drafts law to disconnect suspected filesharers: “France has suggested an amendment to the pan-European Telecoms Package, which would bar broadband access to anyone who persists in illegally downloading music or films.” (Via OUT-LAW News.)
Google defends Street View tool
Google defends Street View tool: “Google defends its Street View photo mapping tool, saying it will meet local privacy laws in Europe at launch.” (Via BBC News.)
Free Speech Rights Not Guaranteed in ‘Public’ Online Spaces
Free Speech Rights Not Guaranteed in ‘Public’ Online Spaces: “You can generally rant all you want in a public park without being ejected by a police officer. But say it on the internet, and you’ll…
ZA – New website to expose child pornography
ZA – New website to expose child pornography: “(BuaNews) Members of the public can now anonymously report any images of sexual abuse discovered on the internet through a newly launched website in South Africa. The…
Europe drafts law to disconnect suspected filesharers
Europe drafts law to disconnect suspected filesharers: “ Three strikes and you’re out France has suggested an amendment to the pan-European Telecoms Package, which would bar broadband access to anyone who persists in illegally downloading…
Japan: Only 20% of known child porn sites heed watchdog’s call to shut down
Only 20% of known child porn sites heed watchdog’s call to shut down | The Japan Times Online: “Saturday, July 5, 2008 Only 20 percent of some 1,600 known child pornography sites were taken off…
Analysis: NSA Spying Judge Defends Rule of Law, Congress Set to Strip His Power
Analysis: NSA Spying Judge Defends Rule of Law, Congress Set to Strip His Power: “President Bush’s arguments for his secret wiretapping of Americans are not legal, a federal court judge ruled Wednesday standing up for…
Google ‘faces Street View block’
Google ‘faces Street View block’: “Google’s plans to launch a mapping tool in the UK could be referred to the Information Commissioner.” (Via BBC News.)
Would a data notification law improve UK data security?
Would a data notification law improve UK data security?: “ How to prevent more government data disasters A panel of experts in data protection was beaten yesterday by a simple question from the floor: ‘Can…