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Police will share data across Europe against privacy chief's advice

European police forces will have easier access to each others' information on criminals and suspects after ministers agreed a new data swap system. But Europe's data protection chief told OUT-LAW that his concerns over the system had been sidelined.
14/06/2007

Data retention laws do not cover Google searches, says Europe

Google is not bound by the Data Retention Directive when it comes to search engine logs, Europe's data protection committee has said. Google has used the Directive to justify keeping data, but OUT-LAW has learned that the law does not apply.
13/06/2007

Red hair bullying cases could end up in court

Gingerism in the workplace could form the basis of formal grievances or constructive dismissal cases, an employment lawyer has warned. The news comes in the wake of one Newcastle family having to move house because of abuse about its members' red hair.
13/06/2007

Better privacy policies can make money, finds P3P study

E-commerce businesses could charge more for their wares if they implemented an established privacy technology, an academic report has found. The study showed that online shoppers are prepared to pay more at sites that guarantee their privacy.
11/06/2007

UK consults on Unfair Commercial Practices Directive

The Government has asked retailers to comment on draft legislation that will force them to "deal fairly" with customers and other businesses. Two new Regulations are proposed, scheduled to come into force on 6th April 2008.
11/06/2007

TV's over-zealous profanity police rebuked by US court

US television regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may not have the right to police American airwaves, a court has ruled. The ruling is a blow to a George W Bush-led clampdown on on-air swearing.
08/06/2007

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