“Businesses will be able to register website domain names with almost any ending and in any language from next year under plans approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).”
OUT-LAW.com, 20th June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“Government plans to curb illicit filesharing under the Digital Economy Act will have cost rights holders, Ofcom and internet providers almost £6m by the time the controversial legislation is implemented next year, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.”
The Guardian, 17th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A man has been cleared of harassing his wife’s millionaire lover on the internet in ‘a victory for free speech and the small man’.”
The Guardian, 17th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government is to launch an investigation into the growing problem of cyberstalking, The Independent has learnt.”
The Independent, 18th June 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A British student is facing extradition to the United States and up to five years in jail for running a website that offered links to pirated films and television shows.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Price comparison sites may be in breach of financial advice regulations when they lead customers to insurance policies, regulator the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“The first juror to be prosecuted for contempt of court for using the internet has been sentenced to eight months in jail.”
The Guardian, 16th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A website which allows members of the public to report crime seen on CCTV footage must make significant changes to the way it operates, the UK’s privacy watchdog has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“A plumber standing trial after he tweeted and blogged claims about his wife’s alleged affair said his case had ‘big legal implications’.”
The Independent, 15th June 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Four men have been jailed for their parts in running a paedophile ring that sent millions of indecent images around the world.”
BBC News, 13th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A plumber who used the internet to highlight his wife’s affair with a director of one of the world’s largest financial companies will appear in court on harassment charges. Lawyers believe the case could help define the limits of free expression on the internet.”
The Observer, 12th June 2011
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
“A female juror will stand trial this week accused of contempt of court after she allegedly sent messages to a defendant through Facebook, causing a multi-million pound drug trial to collapse.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Facebook will be asked to explain whether it considered the impact new technology that recognises faces in photos would have on users’ privacy before introducing the feature, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 9th June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“A teenage burglar who boasted on Facebook that he would serve only six months for a raid on a pensioner’s home was sentenced to more than two years after his remarks were brought to the judge’s attention.”
The Guardian, 8th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Financial Services Authority has found that 19 comparison websites are treating customers unfairly after flouting rules.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Home Secretary Theresa May has launched the government’s updated strategy for tackling terrorism by saying there needs to be better focus on preventing extremism at community levels.”
BBC News, 8th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Users of Twitter could face legal action for contempt of court if they use the microblogging website to breach privacy injunctions, the Attorney General has warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“BT and TalkTalk will ask the Court of Appeal to assess a UK law that could force internet service providers (ISPs) to disconnect users who infringe copyrights online. The companies say the Digital Economy Act (DEA) breaks EU laws.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“Toy, food, drinks, clothing and electronics companies will no longer be allowed to pay children to promote their products at school or on social networking websites, David Cameron will announce today as part of wide-ranging initiative to stem the commercialisation and sexualisation of children.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“British laws designed to curb online copyright infringement violate human rights, according to a report for the UN.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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