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Government proposes fund of last resort for employers' liability claims
Employees claiming compensation for industrial diseases will find it easier to track down employers' insurance policies if plans for a new electronic database come into force. More »
Racist content on US server is within UK jurisdiction, says Court of Appeal
The law of England and Wales applies to material published online, even if it is hosted on a server in another country, the Court of Appeal has ruled. As long as a substantial measure of the activities takes place in England, its law will apply, it said. More »
Social networking sites failing to hide kids' details, finds European Commission
More than half of social networking sites assessed by the European Commission fail to hide the personal details of under-18s by default, the EU body has warned. It said that 50% of teenagers display personal information on the internet. More »
Government makes final decision to legalise TV product placement
The Government will legalise television product placement for the first time in the UK in a move it says will help the beleaguered TV industry to deal with falling revenues and bring the UK in line with most other EU countries. More »
Labour falls foul of privacy laws with automatic electioneering calls
The Labour Party has been reprimanded by privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for making automated phone calls to half a million people without their consent. The calls were made even after a previous ICO warning. More »
Why the Smart Grid needs better security
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. More »
OFT to test e-commerce contracts for fairness
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. More »
ISP did not authorise customers' copyright infringement, says Australian court
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. More »
Model clauses for overseas transfers of personal data updated
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. More »
Shopping sites improve legal compliance as consumers get more savvy, says OFT
Internet shoppers are more aware of their rights and more online retailers are complying with consumer protection laws than previously, according to studies by consumer protection regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). More »