Government denies Wi-Fi operators copyright exemption: “Cafes, pubs, universities and libraries that offer wireless internet access will not be granted a special exemption from measures aimed at tackling copyright infringement, the Government has said.” (Via…
LibDems back copyright takedowns: “ Last minute amendment spooks ISPs Mandybill The LibDems shadow culture minister in the Lords has tabled an amendment allowing the Courts to grant injunctions against ISPs – blocking off sections…
UK Lord Provides Overview of File-Sharing Threat Schemes | FreakBits UK Lord Provides Overview of File-Sharing Threat Schemes March 2, 2010, by enigmax 2 In yesterday’s House of Lords debate on the Digital Economy Bill,…
(Via TorrentFreak.) UK Says ‘No’ To Disconnecting File-Sharers, Sort Of: “ In November 2009, details finally became public concerning the UK Digital Economy Bill, which aimed to turn elements of Lord Carter’s Digital Britain report…
UK.gov moves to block Hamas kids site: “ Incites hatred, says MP The Home Office is considering blocking a childrens’ website run by the Palestinian group Hamas following suggestions it incites hatred of Jews.… “…
UK BitTorrent admin acquitted on fraud charge: “ Happy as a pig in sh*t Updated Alan Ellis, the former admin of music BitTorrent tracker OiNK, was acquitted of conspiracy to defraud by a Middlesbrough court…
Solicitor General takes fresh pop at PunterNet: “ Baird blasts web-based brass band The website PunterNet, which provides a forum for sex workers and clients in the UK, was singled out for a slapping last…
Home Office spawns new unit to expand internet surveillance: “ One acronym to rule them all Exclusive The Home Office has created a new unit to oversee a massive increase in surveillance of the internet,…
Extreme Pr0n – One Year On: “ Little protection from extreme images – but pets are safe Analysis One year on from the passage of the extreme porn laws, and it would appear that the…
Government charts Digital Britain progress: “The Government claims that a quarter of the recommendations in the Digital Britain report published six months ago have already been implemented. Others, including the passing of controversial legislation, are…