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Google confirms $8.5 million Buzz settlement
Google tells Gmail users it has come to a $8.5 million settlement for a class action brought against its Buzz service.
Government pushes for web data removal
Ed Vaizey has proposed a mediation service between customers and ISPs to remove incorrect data from the internet.
Facebook hacking ‘a big deal’
Hacking of Facebook accounts is a big concern for the social networking service, the firm's head of European public policy says.
Web firm accused of spying on children
Class action claims widget tracks users' online habits through Flash cookies.
Google Street View back on the road
Google's Street View cars will be collecting photos and 3D images in Ireland, Norway, South Africa and Sweden this week.
Facebook teams with CEOP for panic button
The new Facebook ClickCEOP panic button, aimed at youngsters, will lead users to online security advice.
Facebook founder meets PM and Culture Secretary
Mark Zuckerberg dropped in at 10 Downing Street for a chat yesterday, but both sides are keeping what was discussed to themselves.
How angry social network rants could get you fired
A new survey has shown one in 10 under 35s have made derogatory comments about their bosses on social networks, but do they realise this could get...
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...
Phorm loses money and members of the board
The first six months of 2009 have been up and down for Phorm with huge losses as well as massive fundraising revenues, but now more senior...
Davis slams plans to move NHS records to Google
Conservative David Davis takes aim at Google, saying his own party's plans to let the web giant hold health care records is 'mad'.
UPDATED: BT drops Phorm, investors follow
As BT steps back from behavioural advertising plans, Phorm stays confident while investors falter.
Do you want Google Latitude to track your children?
A warning that kids could be unaware of the dangers of allowing strangers to track their location, using tracking services like Google Latitude.
Big Brother goes digital with IP CCTV
Half of city councils have upgraded their CCTV to an IP network.
Government agency denies tech monitoring plans
The Government Communciations Headquarters has denied developing technology to monitor all UK phone and internet use.
Your views: Big Brother snooping
It would seem most IT PRO readers aren't in favour of the Home Office plans to watch our email and phone calls, but they do like the idea of cc'ing...
ICO: Comms bill still 'highly intrusive'
The Information Commissioner has welcomed plans to shelve a central communications database, but warned that the data being looked at is still very...
ICO again criticises government data sharing
The data protection watchdog has strengthened its criticisms of the government’s plans to share data with private organisations to fight crime...
CCTV service 'Internet Eyes' goes live
A website that rewards members for spotting shoplifters using CCTV footage goes live amid privacy concerns.
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