Free Google Maps service is anti-competitive, French court rules

Google's 'Maps' service is anti-competitive because the company is exploiting its dominant market position by offering the service for free, a French court has ruled. 03 Feb 2012

Ad watchdog investigating celebrities' Twitter chocolate promotions

The UK's advertising watchdog is investigating whether a confectionery company has breached advertising regulations over an ad campaign supported by celebrities on Twitter. 27 Jan 2012

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Pan-EU consistency in data protection reform welcome, but burden on business a problem, says expert

OPINION: Reforms of data protection law announced today by the European Commission will bring businesses certainty with one hand while handing them a major headache with the other. 25 Jan 2012

Revised IP enforcement laws will help creators distribute legal content, EU Commissioner says

New EU anti-piracy laws will provide content creators with "solid legal certainty" when developing new ways for consumers to legitimately access their works, an EU Commissioner working on the legislation has said. 24 Jan 2012

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