Virgin rapped on broadband speeds
Virgin rapped on broadband speeds: “ASA upholds complaint about advertisements lodged by rival broadband provider BT.” (Via BBC News.)
consumer protection
E-commerce laws to be rewritten by European Commission
E-commerce laws to be rewritten by European Commission: “A new set of consumer contract laws to harmonise the rules that govern online selling across the EU will be proposed this autumn by the European Commission….
EU – Public consultation on Age Verification, Cross Media Rating and Classification, and Online Social Networking
EU – Public consultation on Age Verification, Cross Media Rating and Classification, and Online Social Networking: “(Europa) The European Commission has launched a public consultation on age verification, cross media rating and classification, and online…
EU – Brussels eyes internet retailing
EU – Brussels eyes internet retailing: “(FT) Moves to break down national borders in internet retailing so that customers can take advantage of prices offered by companies in different countries are to be championed by…
EU Commission plots to end rip-off Britain online
EU Commission plots to end rip-off Britain online: “ One consumer law regime to rule them all The EU will impose a single system of consumer laws across the bloc in a bid to encourage…
Dutch Processors Can Block Child Pornography Chargers
Dutch Processors Can Block CP Chargers: “The Netherlands Minister of Justice has reached agreements with credit card companies to block credit cards of web users paying for child porn.” (Via XBIZ.com | News & Articles.)
New rules for consumer protection
New rules for consumer protection: “A new law aimed at protecting consumers against rogue traders comes into force in the UK on Monday.” (Via BBC News.)
BBFC Launches Download Classification Scheme
May 21st 2008: BBFC Launches Download Classification Scheme in Partnership with the Home Entertainment Industry The BBFC’s widely recognised and trusted classification system is moving to the world of downloadable films, programmes and video games….
BBFC Download Classification Scheme to Include the Adult Industry
May 21st 2008: BBFC Download Classification Scheme to Include the Adult Industry The BBFC’s widely recognised and understood classification system is moving to the world of downloadable films and will include the ‘R18’ category which…
Net downloads to get age ratings
Here we go again as if these “voluntary” rating systems for web based content works… Net downloads to get age ratings: “Games and videos downloaded from the web are to be policed by a voluntary…