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UK High Court Ruling Requires ISPs to Block Sites Selling Counterfeit Goods

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) must try to block sites selling counterfeit goods on the Internet, according to a UK High Court decision on Friday. The case was filed by the Richemont/Cartier group against 5 UK ISPs comprising 95 percent of UK broadband users. This is the first ruling of its… Continue reading

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UK Private Communications Being Dispensed As Freely as ATM Cash

Three European telecommunications companies are handing over private customer communications “like a cash machine” according to a report on Friday by The Guardian. EE, Vodafone and Three have automated systems to process requests made by law enforcement personnel. O2 still requires staff to review all requests from police. “If companies… Continue reading

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Australia Adopts Cloud First Policy With Possible Taxpayer Savings Up to 30 Percent

The Australian Federal Government released its new cloud computing policy document officially adopting a cloud first approach. According to the document, “under the Government’s Cloud Policy agencies now must adopt cloud where it is fit for purpose, provides adequate protection of data and delivers value for money.” The report claims… Continue reading

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Waxman Offers Hybrid Plan to Keep Broadband Providers Happy While Protecting Net Neutrality

California’s US Representative Henry Waxman proposed a different approach to net neutrality on Friday. Continue reading

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61 Percent of Americans Support the Right to Be Forgotten as California Enacts New Law

According to a new survey by Software Advice, 61 percent of Americans believe the EU Court of Justice decision regarding the right to be forgotten on the internet is necessary in some form. Although the results were mixed as to what the qualifications should be if a similar law were… Continue reading

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