IT legislation and regulation
Understanding the law as it applies to IT management can be one of the hardest task for IT leaders, but the growing burden of regulatory compliance makes it essential. Legislation and regulation affects enterprise IT in many ways, not just in long-standing tasks such as contracts and software licensing. We examine the latest legal development and how they affect IT managers, and talk to the experts in IT legislation and regulation to explain what it means to your organisation.
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News
14 Jan 2025
CMA kicks off investigation into Google search engine dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority is using powers that came into force at the start of the year to assess Google’s reach Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
14 Jan 2025
Generating customer experience at NatWest Bank
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how NatWest Bank is using generative AI to enhance its customer experience. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging regulatory compliance environment affecting IT leaders. And we learn how Toyota is turning to automation to improve its helpdesk support service for employees. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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21 May 2013
Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
03 May 2013
Netherlands considers hacking powers for police
The Netherlands government considers legislation to give police powers to hack into computers, install spyware and read emails Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Apr 2013
Big data security: getting a grip on multiple data sources
Big data analyses multiple data points, but how do you ensure that ecosystem is secure? In this podcast, Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, outlines the key steps in achieving big data security Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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25 Apr 2013
Lib Dems will block Snoopers’ Charter, says Nick Clegg
The draft Communications Data Bill will not go ahead while the Lib Dems are in government, says deputy prime minister Nick Clegg Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Apr 2013
Google reaches deal with EU competition authorities
Google has reportedly reached a deal with European Union (EU) competition authorities over concerns about its business practices Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Apr 2013
Google has another go at allaying EU competition concerns
Google has submitted a fresh set of proposals to address European concerns about its business practices and avoid punitive action Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Apr 2013
Why CIOs need to become tax literate
Digital technologies can have significant ramifications for corporate taxation. IT teams need to be aware of the issues, says PwC Continue Reading
By- John Steveni
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News
08 Apr 2013
Collaborative Learning in a Project Environment
This guide from ESI International explains how organisations can harness collaborative learning to drive better project management. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2013
Google closer to action from European privacy regulators
Google is another step closer to action by privacy regulators across Europe for failing to change the way it manages user data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Feb 2013
IT budgets to grow in 2013 as economy bumps along
UK IT departments are planning to spend more on IT in 2013 despite the downturn, a worldwide survey of IT managers has revealed Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Feb 2013
IT expert in Microsoft monopoly case faces £2.5m legal fight
A computer expert who advised the European Commission in its investigation into anti-competitive behaviour by Microsoft faces £2.5bn legal battle Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
07 Feb 2013
Social media: A security challenge and opportunity
Generation Y workers are posing increasing security challenges to their employers as they share data unreservedly Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jan 2013
ICO hits Sony with £250,000 data breach penalty
The Information Commissioner’s office (ICO) has fined Sony Computer Entertainment Europe £250,000 for breaching the Data Protection Act Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2013
Software piracy international in scope, says Fast
The scale of software piracy is both international in scope and military in its execution, says the Federation Against Software Theft (Fast) Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
07 Jan 2013
IT spending to rise in 2013
Find out what analysts are predicting for technology in Europe this year, including changes in budgets and how companies can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2012
UK CIOs see EU regulation as key
A third of UK CIOs are more concerned with EU regulation, such as the data protection directive, than their own local laws, a study has revealed. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Nov 2012
Parliamentary committee joins criticism of draft communications data bill
Home secretary Theresa May faced stern criticism before a Parliamentary committee hearing evidence on the Draft Communications Data Bill Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Oct 2012
Government expected to unveil eight IDA suppliers for online services
The government is to announce suppliers – including PayPal, BT and the Post Office – to provide identity assurance (IDA) for online public services Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
16 Oct 2012
Home secretary Theresa May rules on hacker Gary McKinnon’s US extradition
Home secretary Theresa May is to rule on self-confessed computer hacker Gary McKinnon's extradition to the US Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Sep 2012
Microsoft wins third German patent victory over Google Motorola technology
Microsoft has won a third victory in Germany over Google's Motorola unit in the ongoing patent wars between the two companies Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
16 Jul 2012
EU court legalises second-hand software
In a landmark decision, the European Union Court of Justice ruled that the reselling of used software licences is legal. Continue Reading
By- Glenn Wilson
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Opinion
09 Jul 2012
Tech companies facing mounting IP challenges
The recent flurry of patent buying and selling activity in the global tech sector illustrates dramatic changes in the way some of the biggest technology companies are approaching their intellectual property (IP) Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2012
Apple pays $60m to settle iPad trademark dispute in China
Apple is to pay $60m to Chinese electronics firm Proview Technology to settle a long-running dispute over rights to the "iPad" name Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jun 2012
White House cyber security coordinator Howard Schmidt joins Qualys
Former White House cyber security coordinator Howard Schmidt is to join the board of security and compliance company Qualys Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jun 2012
Six arrested in the UK in worldwide FBI-led credit card data sting
Six people in the UK and 12 in the US arrested in an FBI-led sting operation that netted a total of 24 credit card cyber fraudsters in 13 countries Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jun 2012
Ethiopian government blocks Tor Network online anonymity
The Ethiopian government is blocking access to the Tor Network that enables online anonymity, according to Reporters Without Borders Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Jun 2012
Data Protection Masterclass: Global Privacy
This presentation from international law firm, Morrison and Foerster offers guidance to companies attempting to navigate privacy regulations in multiple jurisdictions. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2012
Apple faces £1.43m fine in Australian 4G iPad case
Apple has agreed to pay a £1.43m fine for misleading Australians about the 4G capacity of its latest iPad in a case brought by the national consumer watchdog Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2012
Majority of UK websites fail to comply with cookie law
Most UK websites are not yet compliant with the newly enforced cookie law, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
01 Jun 2012
Data protection: Preparing for new EU regulations
This June edition of IT in Europe explores the new EU data protection regulation, which has just come into play and is due to affect every organisation in Europe. Learn how the regulation will affect you, the fines you may face, and how to avoid them. Plus European cases studies, channel news and much more! Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2012
Video: ICO publishes new guidance on cookie law
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published new guidance on cookie law and revealed the organisations it has approached on the issue Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 May 2012
Court stops Dutch party sharing Pirate Bay links
A court in The Hague has ordered a political party in the Netherlands to stop publicising ways to get around blocks to Swedish file-sharing site, The Pirate Bay Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 May 2012
Government snooping plans unveiled
The Queen's Speech has revealed that the government still plans to make it easier for security and police services to spy on e-mails, phone calls and internet activity Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 May 2012
European copyright ruling good for IT innovation, say lawyers
The top European court's ruling on copyright is good news for innovation, say lawyers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 May 2012
US to legislate to protect Facebook passwords from employers
The US is planning legislation that will protect Facebook passwords from prying employers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Apr 2012
Half of UK networks vulnerable to APTs
Many UK corporate networks are vulnerable to advanced persistent threats (APTs), a survey has revealed. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
19 Apr 2012
Open standards are about the business model, not the technology
Software companies, abuzz with lobbyists and patent lawyers over government open standards, are similar to the record industry 10 years ago. Continue Reading
By- Mark Thompson, Exeter Business School and DIGITLab
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News
04 Apr 2012
Facebook counter sues Yahoo in escalating patent war
Facebook is counter suing Yahoo in an escalating patent battle between the rival social networking firms Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Apr 2012
Euro crisis: Key questions CEOs and CIOs should ask each other
With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2012
UK business fears impact of new EU data protection framework
More than half of senior UK IT managers in large enterprises believe the proposed new EU data protection framework will cost their business more money, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Mar 2012
Warwickshire-based company to revamp data protection following breach
A Warwickshire-based company has committed to taking action to protect personal data, following a breach of the Data Protection Act Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Mar 2012
UK hacktivist cases should spur business to action, says lawyer
The last of four alleged UK members of hacktivist group LulzSec has appeared in Westminster magistrates court in London Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Mar 2012
Interview: Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude on open data
Francis Maude, Cabinet Office minister, talks to Computer Weekly about the importance of open data to the UK economy. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
13 Mar 2012
IT as a driver of M&A success
This report from Ernst & Young examines why IT considerations are not given adequate attention in the due diligence prior to mergers and acquisitions. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2012
FBI informer Hector Xavier Monsegur aids in arrest of LulzSec hackers
Authorities in the US, UK and Republic of Ireland have arrested seven suspected members of hacktivist group LulzSec, including Hector Xavier Monsegur, who helped investigators Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
02 Mar 2012
Opinion: Is big data just big hype?
If the deluge of headlines and vendor marketing materials is anything to go by, big data is the next big thing. So how much is there really to all this big data talk? Continue Reading
By- Martha Bennett, Forrester Research Inc.
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News
21 Feb 2012
The Impact of E.U. Internet Copyright Regulations on Early-Stage Investment
This study from Booz&Co reveals industry concerns that anti-piracy measures will deter venture capital organisations from investing in internet start-ups. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2012
UK regulator PhonepayPlus fines Dutch typosquatting companies
UK phone regulator PhonepayPlus fines two Dutch firms £100,000 for exploiting well-known websites Wikipedia, Twitter and YouTube Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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14 Feb 2012
President of European Parliament critical of Acta
After a weekend of public protests against the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Agreement (Acta), the president of the European Parliament has added his voice to those of critcs. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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07 Feb 2012
UK to take part in weekend protests against Acta
Protests against the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Agreement (Acta) have been organised across Europe, with most set to take place on 11 February. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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30 Jan 2012
MEP quits as thousands protest ACTA signing
A European MP has resigned after thousands of people in Poland protested against the international anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA) Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jan 2012
EC publishes proposed data protection reforms
European Justice Commissioner, Viviane Reding, has unveiled the new European data privacy framework that includes new regulation. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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23 Jan 2012
Advocacy group La Quadrature du Net rallies opposition to ACTA
As controversial anti-piracy legislation stalls in the US, a European group of free internet supporters, La Quadrature du Net, calls for a halt to similar legislation in the European Union. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2012
Rupert Murdoch attacks Barack Obama over online piracy legislation
News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch has accused Barack Obama's administration of siding with "Silicon Valley paymasters" as two anti-piracy bills go through US Congress. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Jan 2012
Tim Berners-Lee supports campaign against US PIPA and SOPA
Father of the web Berner-Lee, latest to support senator Ron Wyden's initiative against PIPA and SOPA. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Jan 2012
Software licensing and subscription
This research from Freeform Dynamics identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
08 Dec 2011
The UKtech50: The top 20
Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Continue Reading
By- Matt Scott, TechTarget
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News
06 Dec 2011
Google chairman Eric Schmidt meets EC competition chief ahead of charges
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has met Europe's competition commissioner amid reports the European Commission (EC) is preparing a 400-page document outlining Google's alleged anti-competitive practices. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Dec 2011
One in four IT security staff abuse admin rights, survey shows
At least one in four IT security staff use their privileged login rights to look at confidential information, a survey has revealed. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
02 Nov 2011
The top five SME security challenges
Best practice in IT security and compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is often seen as a "grudge purchase", but SMEs face the same threat as larger organisations - just without their budgets. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2011
High Court finds for Halliburton drill-bit software design patent claim
The High Court has overturned a decision of the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO), explicitly confirming that technical design methods are patentable. The ruling has a direct bearing on the IP standing of software algorithms. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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07 Oct 2011
Computer Weekly wins prestigious journalism award
Computer Weekly has won a prestigious award for its journalism. Freelance contributor and Computer Weekly blogger Mark Ballard won the Best Cybercrime Feature of the Year prize at this year's BT Information Security Journalism Awards. ... Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2011
Legislation helps SMEs protect intellectual property rights in Patents County Court
A law has come into force to make it easier for SMEs to protect intellectual property, ensuring lower-value cases will be dealt with at the less costly Patents County Court and introducing a damages cap of £500,000 for all claims to the PCC. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
03 Oct 2011
Identifying the business value of SAM best practice frameworks and standards
Businesses are cautious when it comes to taking up best practice frameworks and standards that could help them manage their software assets more effectively. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
26 Sep 2011
Self-encrypting drives: SED the best-kept secret in hard drive encryption security
The SED solves many common data loss problems and is easy to use and manage with minimal impact on system performance – yet relatively few businesses and governments use SEDs. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Sep 2011
Anti-piracy group FAST applauds government business guide to navigating UK IP law
The government has published a guide to UK intellectual property law for businesses, providing information on IP policies; procurement of goods and services; reporting IP crime; and auditing IP. The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) said it welcomed the initiative. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Sep 2011
Cyber attacks are becoming lethal, warns US cyber commander
Cyber attacks are escalating from large-scale theft and disruption of computer operations to more lethal attacks that destroy systems and physical equipment, according to the head of the US Cyber Command. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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02 Sep 2011
Two men arrested in UK as police investigate Anonymous and LulzSec hacking activities
Two more people have been arrested inthe ongoing crackdown on hacktivist groups Anonymous and Lulz Security (LulzSec). The Metropolitan Police's Central e-Crime Unit arrested two men in South Yorkshire and Wiltshire for conspiring to commit offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Sep 2011
Pakistan bans VPNs to prevent users accessing banned websites
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority has virtual private networks. Pakistanis are banned from accessing social networking sites and all internet traffic is monitored, but virtual private networks (VPNs), have enabled internet users to connect to the web undetected. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Sep 2011
Ofcom gives green light to use TV spectrum for rural broadband
Telecommunications regulator Ofcom has given the go-ahead for internet providers to use unused TV spectrum to deliver broadband to rural areas. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
16 Aug 2011
Information Commissioner calls for more privacy improvements at Google
The Information Commissioner's Office says an audit at Google's London office shows the company has taken reasonable steps to improve its privacy policies, but could do more. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Aug 2011
US woman sues Google over Gmail scanning
A woman has filed a class action suit against Google for scanning all e-mail sent to Gmail account holders to use for targeted advertising campaigns. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Jul 2011
Why the High Court ruling in the Newzbin2 case is such a big deal
The creative industries have welcomed the UK High Court ruling that BT must block access to pirated content aggregator site Newzbin2, but why is the ruling seen as such a game changer? Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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28 Jul 2011
Highlights from 'A recipe for rip-offs' - the Select Committee report on government IT
The Public Administration Select Committee has published a scathingly critical report on government's use of IT. We've chosen a selection of the highlights from the report. Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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25 Jul 2011
US House of Representatives committee approves cybersecurity standards bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill designed to increase education, research and development to counteract cyberthreats. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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25 Jul 2011
UK confirms international cyber rules conference
UK foreign secretary William Hague has confirmed that the government is to host an international conference on cyberspace in London on 1 and 2 November 2011. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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25 Jul 2011
US court gives Oracle another chance to put its patent case against Google
A US judge has rejected Oracle's claim for $2.6bn in damages from Google for infringing Java patents, but has given Oracle the chance to come up with a more reasonable claim... Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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22 Jul 2011
British Computer Society – the case for change
A year on from the BCS extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Amit Bhagwat looks at how BCS has evolved, why the EGM came about and gave the results that it did, what has followed since and, how BCS might consider its future from here. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2011
Public-funded bodies must open data, transparency chief tells Demos
All bodies in receipt of public sector funding should be made to open up their data, said Tim Kelsey, the government's adviser on transparency and open data. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
08 Jul 2011
Communications minister Ed Vaizey says US ISP piracy deal could pave way for UK
The top five US internet service providers (ISPs) have agreed with film and music producers to issue warnings to customers suspected of online piracy and to take action against repeat offenders. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Jul 2011
Microsoft shares location data source code for review of Wi-Fi information harvesting
Microsoft is sharing source code used for location-based services to allow its collection of Wi-Fi access point data to be reviewed. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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15 Jun 2011
Government to create market for personal identity data
The government is preparing to create a marketplace for citizens' personal data to be used for accessing online public services, according to documents that were issued to industry in preparation for the coalition's next-generation identity scheme. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2011
Former T-Mobile employees ordered to pay nearly £80,000 for data theft
The Chester Crown Court has ordered two former employees of UK mobile operator T-Mobile to pay a total of £73,700 after stealing and selling customer data from the company in 2008. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Jun 2011
UK government to propose national website blocking list
The UK government is considering setting up a national blocking list of violent and unlawful websites in plans to tackle radicalisation to be unveiled by Home Secretary Theresa May. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
01 Jun 2011
Navigating the maze of data protection compliance
Between cloud computing, mobile devices and personal threats faced by security professionals, complying with the Data Protection Act can be a challenge. The summer edition of IT in Europe: information Security e-zine considered the question, how does an organisation know when it has done enough to comply with the law? Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2011
DWP prepares alternative to identity cards for Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is grooming a British tech start-up to play a key role in its £2bn Universal Credit benefits system. Continue Reading
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23 May 2011
Twitter opens London office amid Premier League footballer super-injunction storm
Microblogging site Twitter is preparing to open an office in London as it faces potential legal sanctions after users flouted a UK super-injunction granted to a Premier League footballer. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 May 2011
Future of NHS National Programme for IT in critical condition following NAO report
The remaining NHS National Programme for IT could be scrapped entirely, as the project's aim to deliver electronic records for every patient has fallen far below expectations, according to a National Audit Office report. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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13 May 2011
US Attorney General Eric Holder dashes hope of UK trial for hacker Gary McKinnon
US authorities are still insisting that self-confessed UK hacker, Gary McKinnon, face a US court, despite ongoing efforts to have the trial in the UK. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 May 2011
White House proposes cyber network security legislation
The White House has proposed cyber security legislation to protect the US government and private computer systems from millions of daily cyber attacks. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Apr 2011
MoD spends £6.6m on mobile phones
The Ministry of Defence spent £6.6m on mobile phones and contract charges for ministers, members of the armed forces and civil servants last year. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
27 Apr 2011
HSBC Insurance works with IBM to solve Solvency II
HSBC Insurance in the UK is using IBM Global Services to support its European Solvency... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
18 Apr 2011
Growth of NFC to drive overhaul of Chip and PIN equipment
The growth of near-field communication (NFC) in the UK will drive the replacement of retailers' Chip and PIN point of sale (PoS) equipment, according to an analyst. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
13 Apr 2011
Developer renews court battle to claim 50% of Facebook
A New York developer has renewed his court battle in claiming at least a 50% share of Facebook almost a year after his first attempt stalled. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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12 Apr 2011
ICO slams Cabinet Office and MoD for slow FOI responses
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has criticised the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence for failing to reduce the time they take to respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
12 Apr 2011
Infosec 2011: Compliance the biggest security juggernaut, says security expert
The biggest security compliance juggernaut for businesses is concentrating on achieving compliance rather than changing they way they work, says Des Ward, president of the Cloud Security Alliance UK and Ireland chapter. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2011
Copyright holders formulate ISP piracy website blocking scheme
Copyright holders are urging UK internet service providers to block illegal file-sharing sites. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Apr 2011
CIOs need IT governance rethink
CIOs will need to rethink their IT governance policies as employees turn to social media tools to collaborate at work, according to research from analyst group Gartner. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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08 Apr 2011
In 1966 England won the World Cup and Computer Weekly launched the world's first weekly IT newspaper
After 45 years in print, Computer Weekly, the award-winning title for senior IT decision-makers, is to become a 100% online publication. Here is a celebration of 45 years in print. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 Apr 2011
City of York falls foul of data protection act following printer mix-up
The City of York Council has fallen foul of the Data Protection Act after having accidentally disclosed personal data following a printer mix-up. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget