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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.
