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Analyst warns on pending green IT EU legislation
The European Commission is set to introduce more energy efficient IT policies to regulate public spending and fund research and development, but...
Nominet to review domain suspension policy
Internet registry goes back to drawing board after ISPs reject cyber defence plans.
Businesses urged to prepare for EU cookie laws
New EU laws will require websites to gain consent from users before placing cookies on their computers.
Flexible working delays slammed
Peter Mandelson’s move to review flexible working extensions angers some in the IT and employment industry.
Portugal floats ‘terabyte tax’ in fight against illegal file sharers
Opposition party proposes tax on storage devices to protect copyright owners.
IP minister calls off file-sharing threats
The Intellectual Property minister has poured cold water on proposals to make ISPs implement a policy that could ultimately lead to the...
Controversial cyber security bill passed in US
US House of Representatives green lights bill that promotes sharing of information between private companies and government agencies.
UK and US plays host to most malicious code
Despite cybercrime legislation, the UK and US are still the most popular spots to host malicious code, according to experts.
US legislation may force companies to save all voicemail
New legal amendment requires companies to have the capability to retain and recover voicemail for legal disclosure.
Government confirms post-election plans to track public comms
New government legislation to force telecoms companies and ISPs to keep records of all personal communication for a year will be held off until the...
EC pledges e-payments fraud action
A new report by the European Commission has recognised that payments fraud online is on the rise and pledged to do more to promote technology...
US politicians pass $400 million cyber security bill
Legislation to fund cyber security research and training has faced little opposition from a House of Representatives still reeling from a spate of...
Health professionals call for Justice Bill exemption
Professionals from eight healthcare organisations have joined the call for medical records to be left out of proposed legislation to increase...
File sharers petition PM on 'three strikes' threats
Internet users have launched a petition to stop plans touted by the music and film industry to crack down on illegal file sharing being turned into...
MPs call for greater data breach action, union warns on job cuts
Justice Committee report and PCS job cuts warning raise concerns over the effectiveness of public data security and legislation.<br/>
Budget garners muted response from IT industry
With little or no new legislation concerning the skills development, procurement and use of IT by UK business, Alistair Darling's budget appears to...
Business told to toughen email marketing rules
Businesses are being called on to improve their email marketing methods by consumers who also want tougher legislation.
European Parliament opposes Internet bans for pirates
Proposed anti-piracy legislation in the UK and France could fall foul of civil liberties, but businesses still need to strengthen their Internet...
Mobile IT responds to Corporate Manslaughter Act
UK businesses are looking to increase their investment in mobile technology to stay compliant with the latest piece of legislation to take health...
Users will steal Wi-Fi to bypass file sharing crackdown
Proposed UK piracy legislation suggests tough penalties for ISPs as well as users that download pirated media.
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