Burglary and theft account for a third of data security breaches, reports ICO: “The biggest security risks for organisations that process people’s personal details are burglary and theft, according to figures just published by the…
Law Commissions oppose EU abolition of consumer right to reject faulty goods: “The UK should resist a proposal from Europe that would abolish the right of consumers to reject goods that turn out to be…
£500,000 maximum fine for data protection breaches: Government consults: “The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) would have the power to fine organisations up to £500,000 for serious breaches of data protection principles under plans announced this…
I’m Innocent. Just Check My Status on Facebook.: “After a status update on the Facebook page of a robbery suspect provided an alibi, the Brooklyn district attorney’s office dropped the charge against him. (Via NYT…
Two German Killers Demanding Anonymity Sue Wikipedia’s Parent: “German courts allow the suppression of a criminal’s name in news accounts once he has paid his debt to society, a provision that is now pitted against…
Libel law reform campaigners seek £10,000 damages cap: “English libel law imposes disproportionate restrictions on free speech, according to an independent report that recommends 10 changes to the laws. The Ministry of Justice said today…
Government will keep DNA profiles for six years, not 12: “The Government will remove from its DNA database the profiles of most adults arrested but not charged or convicted of an offence after six years….
EU law does not upset UK plan for file-sharer disconnection, says lawyer: “British ISPs may be forced to disconnect customers accused of file-sharing without the need for a court hearing, according to a legal expert….
High Court rejects libel case because article received approximately four visits: “A libel action over an article that appeared on the website of a South African magazine has been dismissed by a court in England….
Azerbaijani donkey bloggers jailed: “ US rattles small sabre over ‘further erosion’ of free speech The US has said it ‘regrets’ the jailing of Azerbaijani bloggers Adnan Hajizade and Emin Milli, on what human rights…