Internet Freedom under pressure in Denmark: “ On 27 May the Danish Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision which obliges internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to websites that may contain – or…
Ofcom creates piracy havens at small ISPs: “ Fleeing freetards could yet cause tiddler crackdown Ofcom has decided that only fixed line ISPs with more than 400,000 subscribers will be forced to comply with the…
US telco watchdog finds new legal basis for regulating ISPs: “The US telecoms regulator has redefined internet access in order to assert its authority to regulate the provision of broadband access there. The regulator recently…
Italian judge to Google: Internet not a lawless prairie: “An Italian judge explained in a court document why he found three Google executives guilty of violating privacy laws there. “ (Via Macworld.)
High Court: Moderate user comments and you’re liable: “ Even fixing spelling can see you busted A blog owner can avoid liability for user-generated content that appears on his site without being checked or moderated,…
High Court ruling serves as a warning against any moderation of user comments: “A blog owner can avoid liability for user-generated content that appears on his site without being checked or moderated, the High Court…
The Free Speech Blog: Official blog of Index on Censorship » Google convictions: Who should police the internet? 26 February 2010 – by Joe McNamee The Italian court’s decision in the Google/Vividown case is as…
ISP did not authorise customers’ copyright infringement, says Australian court: “An ISP was not liable for the copyright infringement of its customers, an Australian court has ruled, in what the judge claimed was the world’s…
Google convictions reveal two flaws in EU law, not just Italian law: “OPINION: Criticism of last week’s conviction of three Google executives has focused on Italy’s legal system. That focus risks missing a wider point….
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…