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European regulators to target Google over Privacy Policy changes
European regulators to target Google over Privacy Policy changes
European Union regulators plan to take action against Google by the summer due to a change in the firm's Privacy Policy last year. 20 Feb 2013
EU music volume limits shouldn't be ignored, warn experts
EU music volume limits shouldn't be ignored, warn experts
New regulations in the European Union will see portable media players come with a pre-set volume limit, but there are fears that many will simply bypass it. 05 Feb 2013 - 5 comments
EU: Microsoft failed to comply with browser commitments
EU: Microsoft failed to comply with browser commitments
The European Commission has informed Microsoft that it considers the company has not complied with a 2009 commitment to settle an anti-trust case. 24 Oct 2012 - 1 comment
European Parliament rejects ACTA
European Parliament rejects ACTA
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). 04 Jul 2012 - 10 comments
German data official warns Facebook investors
German data official warns Facebook investors
A German data privacy official has warned people who are considering investing in Facebook stock that its practices violate European privacy regulations. 18 May 2012
European Parliament targets mobile Bill Shock
European Parliament targets mobile Bill Shock
European Union will adopt new regulations that will cut the cost of using a mobile phone abroad, and reduce bill shock occurrences. 10 May 2012 - 1 comment
EU wants to criminalize hacking tools
EU wants to criminalize hacking tools
The European Union (EU) has proposed a new law that will criminalize hacking tools. While the production or sale of certain hacking tools ...... 08 Apr 2012 - 5 comments
Finland delays approving ACTA
Finland delays approving ACTA
The Finnish government has postponed approving the ACTA trade agreement while it waits on the European Court of Justice (ECJ). 13 Mar 2012 - 6 comments
Smartphone apps sending your data to India, China
Smartphone apps sending your data to India, China
Sunday Times report shows how some smartphone apps send personal information oversees to countries that don't have strict data protection laws. 11 Mar 2012 - 1 comment
Google in breach of EU privacy laws, commissioner says
Google in breach of EU privacy laws, commissioner says
European Union Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding has said Google has breached EU law by implementing its new Privacy Policy. 02 Mar 2012 - 5 comments
EC delays Google - Motorola Mobility ruling
EC delays Google - Motorola Mobility ruling
The European Commission has delayed its review of Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility, which requires EU regulatory approval. 14 Dec 2011
EU: Council of Ministers pushes Net Neutrality
EU: Council of Ministers pushes Net Neutrality
European Council of Ministers is pushing the European Commission to make the principles of Net Neutrality into law across Europe 14 Dec 2011
EU investigates Apple, publishers in e-book market
EU investigates Apple, publishers in e-book market
The European Union is to probe Apple and e-book publishers as part of an antitrust investigation. 06 Dec 2011
EU: Heavy fines for privacy breaches
EU: Heavy fines for privacy breaches
Proposals would put massive fines on firms that break privacy rules in the European Union. 05 Dec 2011
EU joins tech firms in child protection drive
EU joins tech firms in child protection drive
The European Union and major technology firms are to work together to improve the protection of children online. 02 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
EU to harmonize data protection laws
EU to harmonize data protection laws
The European Union is seeking to harmonize laws related to data protection across all 27 EU member states. 29 Nov 2011 - 3 comments
ECJ: ISPs can't be forced to adopt piracy filters
ECJ: ISPs can't be forced to adopt piracy filters
European Court of Justice (ECJ) says piracy filters are in breach of E-Commerce Directive. 24 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
EU targets mobile roaming rates again
EU targets mobile roaming rates again
European Commission to present plans for further reductions in mobile roaming tariffs in EU next week. The EC has set a goal through its ...... 02 Jul 2011 - 6 comments
EU: Serious cyber attack before summit
EU: Serious cyber attack before summit
The European Union revealed a "serious" cyber attack against EU bodies on Wednesday, the eve of a summit held in Brussels. "We're often hit ...... 24 Mar 2011
EC approves universal smartphone charger standards
EC approves universal smartphone charger standards
The European Commission has approved standards for a new universal USB smartphone charger that will hopefully put an end to drawers full of ...... 31 Dec 2010 - 4 comments
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