OUT-LAW Newshttp://www.out-law.com/Latest legal news from OUT-LAW.COM, part of international law firm Pinsent Masonsen-gbTue, 09 Feb 2010 21:27:39 GMT© Pinsent Masonshttp://www.out-law.com/page-598715http://www.out-law.com/page-5987OUT-LAW Newshttp://www.out-law.com/images/rssnews.gifWhy the Smart Grid needs better securityOPINION: With the push for more efficient energy distribution, the Smart Grid has quickly transformed from the hottest buzzword to a global reality. It is essential to secure this critical infrastructure now, before it's too late.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10737Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:02:28 GMTNewsOFT to test e-commerce contracts for fairnessConsumer protection regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched an investigation into whether complex contracts for goods and services are unfair to consumers. The investigation will particularly focus on online transactions.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10736Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:13:12 GMTNewsISP did not authorise customers' copyright infringement, says Australian courtAn ISP was not liable for the copyright infringement of its customers, an Australian court has ruled, in what the judge claimed was the world's first full trial of its kind. Australian and UK law on copyright liability are very similar.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10735Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:07:57 GMTNewsModel clauses for overseas transfers of personal data updatedEuropean companies will have to use new standard clauses in the contracts that control their overseas transfers of personal data as a result of a formal Decision adopted by the European Commission on Friday.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10734Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:26:02 GMTNewsShopping sites improve legal compliance as consumers get more savvy, says OFTInternet shoppers are more aware of their rights and more online retailers are complying with consumer protection laws than previously, according to studies by consumer protection regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10733Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:50 GMTNewsEurope should adopt US behavioural advertising icon, and quickOPINION: When US trade bodies announced a badge scheme for behavioural advertising this week it looked like a good way to help web users navigate a difficult new area and a good way to relax the regulators.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10730Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:31:39 GMTNewsUsers run security risk by re-using banking passwordsNearly three-quarters of online banking users are putting the security of their accounts at risk by re-using their passwords at other, less secure sites. Nearly half use both their usernames and passwords at other sites, increasing the security risk.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10731Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:19:52 GMTNewsCycling company wrong to suggest Olympian's endorsement, rules ad watchdogAn Olympic medal-winning cyclist has had her objection to being used in a bicycle chain advertisement upheld by advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10728Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:22:07 GMTNewsUK could get icons on behavioural adsUPDATED: The UK's online advertising trade body says it will be working on an icon to be displayed every time behavioural advertising is used, OUT-LAW.COM can reveal. The move would alert users that their browsing history has been used to profile them.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10727Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:18 GMTNewsHP ordered to pay £200m within two weeks in interim damages rulingThe High Court has ordered Hewlett-Packard to pay BSkyB £200 million in interim damages, according to press reports. The interim award follows a ruling last week over a contract tendering process.http://www.out-law.com//default.aspx?page=10726Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:56:30 GMTNews