BERR consults on ‘root and branch’ review of consumer law: “The Government is planning fundamental changes to UK consumer law, to benefit consumers, reduce burdens for business and help enforcers. A consultation on new proposals…
BBC NEWS | Business | Tackling under-age online sales: “Tackling under-age online sales By Joe Lynam, Business reporter, BBC News” riday, 9 May 2008 Buying products online couldn’t be easier. With a few clicks shoppers…
Bits: Facebook Agrees to Protect Young Customers: “Facebook has reached an agreement with state attorneys general to implement a new set of safety measures to protect young users. “ (Via NYT > Technology.)
Bits: The New Hacker Economics: “Company e-mail, business documents and personal health information are the new targets of choice for illegal hackers, according to a maker of Web security software and appliances. “ (Via NYT…
Stormy and ASACP go to Washington: “The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) will kick off National Internet Safety Month with a press conference in Washington aimed at highlighting recent efforts by the adult…
Whitehall kick starts digital strategy: “ Minister juggles responsibility for e-inclusion and Wales A new Cabinet committee on IT and information security is aiming to publish a digital strategy for government this summer.… “ (Via…
Internet provokes more complaints than newspapers or magazines: “The internet is now the second most complained-about advertising medium, overtaking newspapers and magazines for the first time.” The internet is now the second most complained-about advertising…
Financial Service Authority warned firms to improve data security: “Banks, building societies, insurance companies and financial advisers need to do more to prevent their customers falling victim to identity fraud, the Financial Services Authority has…
Bits: Should Anti-Spyware Programs Fight Snooping I.S.P.’s?: “An industry group is going to help figure out whether anti-spyware software should try to block Internet service providers from monitoring where their customers surf in order to…
UK consumers lose £6.6 billion: “British consumers are being cheated out of £6.6 billion a year by unfair treatment from business, with telecommunications and personal banking topping the list of problem areas, the Office of…