Guernsey offers personalities chance to register control over their image

Celebrities will be able to register rights related to their personality under new legislation proposed on the island of Guernsey. 10 Feb 2012

Times editor apologises over email hacking case

The editor of the Times newspaper has apologised after admitting that a former reporter had unlawfully hacked into an email account to unmask the identity of an anonymous police blogger. 09 Feb 2012

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Pub landlords face practical difficulties in avoiding football copyrights following ruling, expert says

Pub landlords will be able to broadcast FA Premier League (FAPL) football matches legitimately using foreign satellite decoders providing they can obtain a clean feed of the games, broadcast sound during live play only, and do not charge customers entry to... 09 Feb 2012

IPO too influential over Government IP policies, MP says

The UK creative industry believes the Government is more supportive of users' rights than those of content creators, an MP has said. 08 Feb 2012

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