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Government to consult on punishments for breaking online air fare rules
The Government will consult within weeks on new penalties for airlines that employ hidden charges to mislead consumers. The action will close a loophole by which airlines can avoid penalties for breaking the law. More »
Why Nominet disconnected more than 1,000 sites with no court oversight
The body responsible for the .uk internet addresses disconnected over 1,200 websites without any oversight from a court. The much-publicised action last month was based only on police assertions about criminal activity on the sites. More »
FOI appeals revamp would just move, not solve, backlog problem
Privacy regulator the Information Commissioner's preferred solution to his office's backlog of freedom of information (FOI) cases would cause as many problems as it solves, according to one information law expert. More »
Companies have just months to replace old wireless payments systems
Retailers and caterers have just six months to replace old systems if they are to continue to use wireless card payment technology. The industry payment security body might revoke the right to process cards for companies that do not upgrade. More »
Full body scanners could be used without violating privacy, says expert
A privacy regulator has said that technical tweaks and policy changes could ensure that whole-body airport scanners do not violate people's privacy. More »
Brothel-visiting celebrity remains anonymous after Moseley precedent
The Sun newspaper has refused to name a top football manager it said it caught leaving a brothel. Privacy law experts say that the case underlines the strictness with which courts interpret the right to privacy of famous people. More »
Government charts Digital Britain progress
The Government claims that a quarter of the recommendations in the Digital Britain report published six months ago have already been implemented. Others, including the passing of controversial legislation, are progressing, it said. More »
Advisors urge home working and common sense in bad weather conditions
Employers may be legally entitled to dock workers' pay if they stay at home because of snow and extreme weather, but such a course of action can be risky and cause resentment, according to guidance from Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind OUT-LAW.COM. More »
Recession forces software escrow releases to jump by 150%
A software escrow provider has reported a 150% increase in source code releases in 2009, compared with 2008. NCC Group said businessesðÐrelationships with software suppliers have been strained by recessionary pressures. More »
Insurance comparison websites urged to adopt new practice standards
Customers buying motor or home insurance online will benefit from new guidelines aimed at improving the information provided by comparison websites, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). More »