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30 Nov 2007
A new Directive that will regulate TV advertising and product placement across the EU was passed by the European Parliament yesterday. The Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive will cover internet TV and on-demand services.
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30 Nov 2007
UPDATED: A window of opportunity for marketing by Bluetooth technology that opened in October could be closed once more, the UK Government has said. Definitions in privacy regulations are being checked, stakeholders are being consulted, and the law could...
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30 Nov 2007
The latest version of Google Maps Mobile has a menu item which shows you where you are, without recourse to GPS or deals with network operators, but those with GPS will be asked to lend a hand in keeping the database up to date and improving its accuracy....
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29 Nov 2007
Most people keep the same password for too long and use it for too many purposes. So if you do one thing to mark Computer Security Day on Friday, change your passwords. If you do two things, change your passwords and vacuum your computer.
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29 Nov 2007
Mobile phone networks must allow consumers moving to a rival network to take their mobile number with them and consumers must be able to receive calls on that number within two hours of moving to the new network, under new rules coming into force in 2009....
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29 Nov 2007
The advertising on one in four websites for financial firms is falling short of required standards, and many insurers' sponsored links mislead consumers when they make claims like "save up to £155", according to a review by the UK's financial regulator....
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28 Nov 2007
Competition law can be broken when companies merge even if they do not compete. The European Commission today released new guidelines for assessing these so-called non-horizontal mergers. An expert said these will give some dealmakers greater confidence....
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28 Nov 2007
Online retailers and eBay sellers are advised to keep abreast of new cheque clearance rules that come into force in the UK on 1 December, or risk a heightened threat of becoming victims of fraud.
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28 Nov 2007
Gateway Inc. cannot stop Fujitsu-Siemens' registration of the words ACTIVY Media Gateway, the European Court of First Instance ruled yesterday. The tech companies' marks will not confuse consumers, the court ruled.
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27 Nov 2007
Detroit rockers The Romantics are suing the companies behind the PlayStation game Guitar Hero over the use of one of their songs. The lawsuit does not cite copyright infringement, though. Instead, the complaint is that a cover version is too accurate....
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