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Talk Talk blocks customers' access to Newzbin2 file-sharing website

Internet service provider becomes the third to respond to court order

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Home Office plans to implement broader web surveillance powers

Internet service providers may be forced to retain communications to help law-enforcement and intelligence agencies tackle crime and terrorism

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Judge says that The Pirate Bay file-sharing site infringes copyright

ISPs may be forced to block notorious site as entertainment industry wins legal battle

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RnBxclusive users busy deleting download history says SOCA

Since law-enforcement agency has taken down a site alleged to illegally host RnB music, downloaders have been busy trying to delete their online footprints

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ICO fines yet another council for data security breach

Cheshire Council employee sent email containing sensitive personal details about an individual from her personal email account

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ICO fines two councils for data-protection failures

Over £1m in penalties now handed out by Information Commissioner's Office

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Consumers still get raw deal with extended warranties says OFT

Consumer watchdog says there are still "credible" concerns about the value for money of extended warranties, but has welcomed retailers' proposals to protect consumers

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French advocacy group urges EU citizens to fight against ACTA

La Quadrature du Net says people need to lobby their MEPs to stop controversial agreement, which 'circumvents democracy'

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European Union members sign controversial anti-piracy treaty

Concerns raised over consumer privacy rights and French MEP resigns in protest as ACTA, the global anti-counterfeiting agreement, moves closer to becoming law

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Cultural issues force Twitter to censor tweets in some countries

Microblogging site says tweets removed in countries where legal or cultural sensibilities could be offended will be visible outside these countries

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Update to WEEE directive welcomed by environmental agency

New ambitious targets could help stem illegal export of electronic waste

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European Commission publishes stronger data protection proposals

Privacy plans that give people more control over what personal information is held about them are welcomed by some, but businesses fear 'onerous' burden

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Kodak customers in UK will see no change, says US parent company

Following Kodak's decision to file for Chapter 11 status in the US, international operations, including those in the UK, are not affected

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