US man gets 30 months in prison for ‘warez’ operation
US man gets 30 months in prison for ‘warez’ operation: “A U.S. man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in Web sites selling unauthorized copies of movies, music and software. (Via…
German Sentenced to 10 Months for Hitler Greeting
Not necessarily CyberLaw related, but I will cover Holocaust Denial cases in this blog as recent EU and CoE policy cover denial of the Holocaust with regards to the Internet, and is interesting to see…
Microsoft gives cops COFEE: free computer forensic tools
Microsoft gives cops COFEE: free computer forensic tools: “ Cops doing computer forensic work already have a ton of tools to choose from, but Microsoft is doing its part to help out as well —…
New amendments proposed for the possession of extreme pornographic images
Amendments to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill have been tabled for the 3rd Reading that will take place on 30.04.2008 Clause 62 BARONESS MILLER OF CHILTHORNE DOMER LORD WALLACE OF TANKERNESS Page 49, line…
House of Lords Reports Stage discussion on possession of extreme pornographic images
House of Lords Report Stage 21.04.2008 Clause 63 [Possession of extreme pornographic images]: Worth reading the whole debate which is re-produced in full by CyberLaw.org.uk. For further information about the Bill’s progress click here.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Data Protection Provisions
Unlawfully obtaining etc. personal data 75 Power to alter penalty for unlawfully obtaining etc. personal data (1) The Secretary of State may by order provide for a person who is guilty of an offence under…
BBC News: Saudi blogger released from jail
BBC NEWS: Saudi blogger released from jail: “” A popular Saudi blogger who was detained by the authorities in December has been set free. Fouad al-Farhan had used his website to criticise alleged corruption and…
Blogger fined for ‘menacing’ rant
Blogger fined for ‘menacing’ rant: “A man who ‘let off steam’ on his blog about police is convicted of posting a grossly offensive and menacing message.” The offender was fined £150 with £364 costs by…
Kinky or worse?
Kinky or worse?: “Users of ‘extreme porn’ say new law will criminalise them” A bill outlawing the possession of “extreme pornography” is set to become law next week. But many fear it has been rushed…
FSA warns firms to improve data security
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…