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ICO urges people to record phone numbers that send spam texts

Complaints about spam text messages to privacy watchdog rocket over the last few months, with the ICO receiving 1,008 from victims this year already

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Sony changes terms of service to block class action lawsuits

Sony attempts to block legal option, if you disagree you'll need to buy a stamp

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Former magistrate found guilty of selling counterfeit DVDs

Coventry Trading Standards found evidence of wrongdoing going back to 2006

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MP Jeremy Hunt pressures ISPs to tackle illegal file sharing

Culture secretary calls on ISPs and search engines to do more to stop illegal file sharing by blocking access to websites hosting pirated content

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ICO calls for prison sentences for serious personal data breaches

Courts should have the power to imprison those involved in serious breaches of the Data Protection Act, according to the Information Commissioner

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Copyright protection for sound recordings extended to 70 years

European Union hits right note with musicians but some say extending copyright protection by 20 years is heading up the wrong track

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Office of Fair Trading investigates heater oil price comparision sites

OFT gives heating oil suppliers a roasting and orders website changes

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Changes to outdated copyright law set to legalise format shifting

People who have bought music and films will be legally entitled to put them onto multiple devices, such as music players, smartphones and tablets

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OFT hub outlines retailers' legal duties under distance selling law

Guidance for retailers helps demystify the law for online shoppers as well

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Alleged ACS Law illegal file-sharing letters likely to be a con

A company using the name of ACS Law has sent letters to alleged illegal file-sharers in Greece, demanding money to halt court proceedings

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ICO reprimands Lancashire Police Authority over data breach

Police authority published private details of an individual's complaint online

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OFT investigates websites selling free government services

Consumer watchdog to follow up complaints about sites charging for services that are free or selling them at a higher price than they cost on government sites

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ACS:Law settles out of court with defendants represented by Ralli

Crossley settles with alleged illegal file sharers defended by Ralli

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