Oz Firewall still standing after inconclusive filter trial: “ Government happy to fit results to policy Inconclusive news from the internet filtering trials might turn out to be bad news for the anti-censorship lobby in…
Facebook slaps faces on ads: “The appearance of Facebook users’ photos in ads that crop up on their friends’ pages has once again raised questions about the social networking website’s privacy policies.” (Via OUT-LAW News.)
ICO slams Government plans for accessing communications data: “Privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) believes that Government plans to force ISPs and telecoms firms to gather more communications data do not adequately protect privacy.”…
CN – China bans online games which glamorize gangs: “(Reuters) China has banned websites featuring or publicizing online games which glamorize mafia gangs, saying violators will be ‘severely punished’. The Culture Ministry said such games…
The Associated Press: Iran activists work to elude crackdown on Internet: “Iran activists work to elude crackdown on Internet By REBECCA SANTANA (AP) – 3 days ago CAIRO — The tweets still fly and the…
Botched judge threat probe downs Fathers 4 Justice website: “ Taxpayers stung for unjust email injunction Exclusive The government faces accusations of technical incompetence and waste after it went to the High Court and shut…
Average UK broadband just over half advertised speed: “ Half empty? The average downstream speed received by UK households is just 57 per cent of the average advertised rate, according to Ofcom research.… “ (Via…
Pakistan president Asif Zardari bans jokes ridiculing him – Telegraph: “Pakistan president Asif Zardari bans jokes ridiculing him Pakistan’s president, Asif Zardari, has been accused of suffering from a sense of humour failure after banning…