New web filter laws questioned by top child abuse cop: “ Home Office brewing pointless legislation? New laws reportedly planned for the Queen’s Speech to force all internet providers to block access to child pornography…
Baby swing vid man cut loose: “ Oz plod faces court action over web ‘abuse’ arrest A Queensland man plans to sue police who arrested and charged him for child abuse offences after he uploaded…
Scientology seeks to squash anonymity: “ Anonymous attacks could backfire with tighter Aussie laws A little local controversy involving the Church of Scientology and its critics could lead to curbs on the right to anonymity…
Young say they need help and guidance with online privacy: “Keeping personal information private is the thing that young internet users most worry about, according to research conducted by media and telecoms regulator Ofcom. Young…
Web hosts face payout as jury says they should have known about customers’ infringement: “Two web hosting companies have been ordered to pay $32 million in damages after failing to convince a US jury that…
NHS body admits losing sensitive data on over 6,000 job applicants: “An NHS training body has promised to improve its security after losing the personal data of 6,377 applicants for medical posts. The data included…
Over half of Europe’s electronics retail sites break the law, says Commission: “An investigation of hundreds of European websites selling electronics has found that 55% of them appear to break consumer protection laws. Those sites…
CEOP: parents failing to protect children from online sex predators Parents are a weak link in the chain of defences intended to safeguard children from online sexual predators, says the senior policeman responsible for child…
Internet providers face child porn crackdown – Crime, UK – The IndependentInternet providers face child porn crackdown Firms may be ordered to block abuse sites – but campaigners say move will be counterproductive By Jane…
Islamic search engine ImHalal filters out potentially sinful material: “Muslims will be able to surf the internet without the fear of accidentally encountering sinful material after a Dutch company launched the world’s first Islamic search…