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Today's Headlines
Tue, Feb, 9 2010
OPINION: 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.
Tue, Feb, 9 2010
Consumer 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.
Tue, Feb, 9 2010
An 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.
Mon, Feb, 8 2010
European 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.
Mon, Feb, 8 2010
Internet 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).
Thu, Feb, 4 2010
OPINION: 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.
Thu, Feb, 4 2010
Nearly 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.
Thu, Feb, 4 2010
An 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).
Wed, Feb, 3 2010
UPDATED: 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.
Wed, Feb, 3 2010
The 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.
