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US companies eroding the privacy rights of European citizens

Austrian privacy campaign group claims MEPs copying from lobbying papers 'word for word'

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Daily news: Round-up from the web features Microsoft, Intel and tax

Internet TV services galore, taxing times and Microsoft "malfunctioning" are among some of interesting stories we found online today.

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Beware of the criminals posing as star struck lovers online this Valentines day

Lonely hearts looking for romance this Valentine's day are warned that criminal gangs will be targeting them online

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Shut down: Bill Gates talks burgers, eHarmony claims algorithm for love and MEPs caught copying data law

What 'cheap' things does Bill Gates enjoy? Can a website find your a soulmate?

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BT phone helps block nuisance calls

New BT6500 can be set up to filter out unwanted cold calls and scammers

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Government cuts have compromised consumer safety warns Trading Standards Institute

Council cuts to TS budgets now so "dire" according to the Trading Standards Institute consumers are at increasing risk of fraud and rogue traders

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Get a refund to a credit card after a shop has gone into administration

Consumers can claim back the money for faulty items or items that were not received from a retailer that has gone into administration

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What to do if a payment goes through twice

If a card transaction goes through twice, contact the website you are purchasing from to explain the situation and ask for a refund

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How can I make a nuisance caller take my phone number off their database?

Report marketing companies who make nuisance phone calls to Ofcom

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What are gift vouchers worth if a shop goes into administration?

If a shop stops accepting vouchers, it is easier to claim back the cost if you paid by debit or credit card than if you paid in cash

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Does a warranty stretch to a cable?

Many warranties don't cover cables and other accessories, but some do

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Aaron Swartz – after his death, time to open the internet to all

What lessons can be learned from the tragic death of one of the internet's most important voices?

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HMV gift cards can be used from Tuesday 22 January

Deloitte announces people will be able to redeem HMV gift vouchers from tomorrow

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