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DPP moves to end controversial Twitter trials

Interim guidelines set out to stop slew of legal action being taken against people posting unpopular online comments

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Instagram rule changes allow it to sell users' photos

Users of free picture sharing service shocked at policy change that allow Instagram to sell usernames, photos and likeness to advertisers

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Government rejects automatic online porn blocking plans

Rejects pleas to force ISPs to force customers to 'opt-in' by default to adult content

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Defamation Bill proposals could have 'chilling effect' on free speech

Human Rights Committee says proposed changes could force websites to delete legitimate comment in order to protect themselves

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Facebook helps FBI arrest gang behind huge botnet

Cyber criminals created botnet from 11m infected PCs to send out phishing attacks

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Nick Clegg vows to block progress of 'snooper's charter'

Deputy prime minister says there has to be "fundamental rethink" of what is included in draft Communications Bill

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Golden Eye appeal may go in its favour

Court of Appeal judges seem sympathetic to porn distributor's legal argument

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ORG faces Golden Eye in court battle to protect names of O2 and Be customers

Porn distributor says it should be allowed to act on behalf of other copyright claimants as matter of 'justice'

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Jurors using Twitter during a trial could face jail

The threat of jurors using the internet to research the case they are trying has led to calls for a reform of the Contempt of Court Act

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Microsoft Live Support failure

What can you do if a technical support assistant's mistake causes problems with your computer, costing you time and money?

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Rugby fans reselling tickets via Viagogo face RFU compensation claims

Court of appeal upholds ruling that the RFU can pursue fans who it said breached its terms and conditions

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Is Staples breaking the law?

The retailer is not breaching UK consumer law, but its returns policy is misleading

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