E-commerce law update includes ISP hate speech exemption: “ Dispensation granted for ‘mere conduits’ The Government has published Regulations that will absolve internet service providers (ISPs) and other digital service providers of responsibility for religion…
New Labour bring old Nuremberg Laws to Britain: “ Police may act unlawfully when ‘only obeying orders’ Police officers could find themselves on the wrong end of a citizen’s arrest if they follow advice issued…
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…
ACLU challenges US laptop border searches: “ Civil liberties assessment still pending Privacy campaigners are continuing a legal challenge against random laptop border searches by US customs amid concerns there may be a racial bias…
UN issues call for international privacy agreement: “ Countering counter-terror powers A UN watchdog has called for a new international agreement on privacy following a review of the expanding global array of surveillance measures and…
German court finds parent liable for child’s file-sharing: “ Someone’s going straight to bed Parents can be legally responsible for the unlawful behaviour of their children using home internet connections, a German court has ruled….
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,…
Aussie censor balks at bijou boobs: “ Gets confused about other female bits also The proposed Australian Government clampdown on smut just got a whole lot broader, as news emerged of a ban on small…