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…
UK – School computers ‘fail to filter’: “(BBC) School computer systems in the UK are failing to identify 10% of incoming harmful content, research suggests. Data monitored from 30,000 students found content from items such…
UK – Plug pulled on suspected pirates: “(BBC) Web users suspected of file-sharing are being cut off without warning by internet service provider (ISP) Karoo, based in Hull. Karoo, the only ISP in the area,…
Making YouTube a Safer Place: “As a host for other people’s content, YouTube aims to be a strong platform for free expression, while respecting individual choice and protecting young people from inappropriate content and exploitation….
Information Commissioner enjoys new powers to fine from April 2010: “Privacy regulator the Information Commissioner will be handed new powers to issue fines next April. The Commissioner’s office has confirmed for the first time the…
Government changes tune on music piracy promiseBen Bradshaw, the Culture Secretary, has watered down a pledge to cut the volume of internet music piracy by 70 per cent in the next two years in a…