‘Fake news’ inquiry opened by MPs
A UK parliamentary committee has opened an inquiry into so-called ‘fake news’. Read Complete Article
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Data protection claims can be ‘linked to’ claims in defamation, says Court of Appeal
People who claim that they have been defamed by publishers are not barred from also claiming in the same legal proceedings that the publisher has breached data protection laws by […]
Continue Reading →Punitive damages for IP infringements can be provided for by EU countries, rules EU court
Businesses that infringe the intellectual property (IP) rights of others can be ordered to pay damages that value multiple what it would have cost them to licence the use of […]
Continue Reading →US Court of Appeals will not re-hear case on scope of data warrant served on Microsoft
The US Court of Appeals has rejected an application by the US government to re-hear a case it ruled on last year which concerned the scope of a warrant issued […]
Continue Reading →Yahoo confirms delay to takeover by Verizon
Yahoo has reported that the planned takeover of the company by US telecoms giant Verizon will be delayed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Industrial strategy offers manufacturers chance to shape future, say experts
The UK government’s new industrial strategy offers manufacturers the chance to shape their own future, in a move that will be welcomed by industry, an expert has said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Global retailers urged to adopt different strategies when courting international consumers
Global retailers have been warned against relying on a ‘one size fits all’ approach when expanding into different territories. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New UK centre on robotics being considered
A new centre to support robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) technologies could be established in the UK, the government has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →December 2017 launch envisaged for new Unified Patent Court
A December 2017 launch date is envisaged for the new Unified Patent Court (UPC), according to the body tasked with laying the foundations for the new judicial system to take […]
Continue Reading →FRAND licensing of data considered by EU policy makers
EU policy makers are considering introducing a new licensing regime for anonymised “machine-generated data”. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Plans for new e-Privacy Regulation published by European Commission
Internet service providers, mobile network operators and ‘over the top’ communication service providers such as Skype and WhatsApp face tough new EU rules on their processing of electronic communications data. […]
Continue Reading →Singapore to get new cybersecurity law as stiffer regulation is also applied to online content
New cybersecurity laws will be introduced in Singapore, a government minister in the country has confirmed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Apple to invest $1 billion in Japan’s SoftBank technology fund
Apple will invest $1 billion in a technology fund that is being set up by Japanese bank SoftBank, Reuters has reported. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK cases highlight different routes taken by prosecutors over the supply of modified TV set-top boxes
FOCUS: Prosecutors are turning to fraud charges in cases against people supplying set top boxes that can be used to access copyrighted material without paying for it because it makes […]
Continue Reading →Network and Information Security Directive will be implemented in the UK despite Brexit vote, government confirms
The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive will be implemented in the UK, the government has confirmed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tribunal upholds Ofcom decision to remove obligation on Sky over sports channels distribution
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has upheld a decision by Ofcom to lift a licensing condition imposed against Sky over two of the pay-TV broadcaster’s sports channels. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Nokia and Apple dispute shows ‘patent wars’ in telecoms market not over, says expert
Nokia’s claims that Apple has infringed some of its patents shows that mobile phone patent wars are not over, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ESAs consider risks and benefits of big data
The increasing use of big data brings risks as well as benefits to consumers and the financial industry, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Clawback mechanism helps government reinvest in ‘superfast’ broadband initiative
The UK government has committed a further £442 million to its ‘superfast’ broadband project, with the majority of funds stemming from a clawback mechanism included in contracts for the delivery […]
Continue Reading →Ofcom plans to pre-approve transfers of spectrum relevant for ‘5G’ mobile services
Companies which want to supply ‘5G’ mobile services in the UK by acquiring spectrum from operators will need pre-approval from telecoms regulator Ofcom to ensure competition is not damaged, Ofcom […]
Continue Reading →EU law does not ban courts from ruling on disputes over online sales from websites in other EU countries, rules court
EU law does not automatically ban national courts from ruling on disputes relating to online sales where the sales in question are facilitated from websites based in other EU countries, […]
Continue Reading →‘General and indiscriminate’ data retention laws prohibited, rules EU court
The UK government is under pressure to change newly-enacted surveillance laws in light of an EU court ruling. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Bringing defamation case may have done company more harm than good, says expert
An aircraft charter company has recorded a “pyrrhic victory” in winning £10 in damages for defamatory comments made about the health of its finances by a rival aviation business, an […]
Continue Reading →Ofcom details options for new UK universal service obligation for broadband
As little as 5% of homes and businesses in the UK could benefit from the introduction of a new universal service obligation (USO) for broadband, according to one of two […]
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