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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...
Europe's not finished with Microsoft
Microsoft's troubles in Europe are far from over, as Neelie Kroes, The EU competition commissioner, has warned. We review the past and future...
Demand for tougher data breach legislation
Lost laptops and missing discs could mean legal trouble, as the media spotlight on data breaches gives weight to calls for tougher legislation -...
Flexible working delays slammed
Peter Mandelson’s move to review flexible working extensions angers some in the IT and employment industry.
Who'd be an ISP?
Once upon a time, providing internet services was a straightforward business. It certainly isn't any more, though, as the threat of new legislation...
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/>
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.
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...
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...
The Billion Pound software piracy problem
Some may describe the problem of piracy an unassailable one. Not John Lovelock, a man who, courtesy of upcoming legislation, might soon be knocking...
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...
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.
New US anti-piracy bill becomes law
US president George Bush signs off on the new legislation that will increase the penalties for audio and video content piracy.
UK business still confused by WEEE after a year
The implementation of the technology recycling legislation a year today still has many companies baffled by its requirements.
US politicians to debate net neutrality
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has introduced legislation that, if passed, will bar network providers from discriminating against...
Texting while driving to be punished with jail time
New legislation that came into force today sees mobile phone use in cars hit hard in an effort to deter use.
Law firm launches MiFID website
Financial compliance guide intended to raise awareness of new legislation before 1 November introduction of the directive.