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Newspaper's use of Twitter posts was legitimate, rules watchdog
A newspaper was within its rights to republish Twitter messages posted by a
civil servant, newspaper self-regulatory body the Press Complaints Commission (PCC)
has ruled.
10/02/2011
ICO issues third fine for loss of unencrypted laptops
Two local authorities have been fined a total of £150,000 by data protection
watchdog the Information Commissioner after the theft of two laptops which,
contrary to the councils' policies, were not encrypted.
10/02/2011
ECJ advisor says 'sufficient grounds' for suspicion enough for seizure of goods in transit
European customs authorities can seize suspected counterfeit goods if they think
they will end up on the market in the EU even if the goods are in transit from
and to non-EU countries, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has been advised.
08/02/2011
Israel's data protection laws given EU seal of approval
SNIPPET: Israel has formally joined the list of seven countries whose data
protection laws are considered strong enough for companies there to receive and
process personal data from companies in the European Union.
07/02/2011
EU Parliament report backs plan for '28th regime' for consumer contract law
The European Parliament favours the creation of a '28th regime' for EU contract
law rather than full harmonisation, according to an MEP's report on the seven
options for contract law reform proposed by the European Commission.
07/02/2011
Change in status should trigger closer student union cooperation with universities, says expert
OPINION: Changes to charity law may make student unions feel liberated as they
prepare to stand on their own feet as independent charities.
07/02/2011
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