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Threat of web blocking moves a step closer

We round up the week's breaking news on copyright issues and moves to block websites

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Government refuses to keep DNA of innocent people

DNA of people arrested but not convicted of a crime will not be held on DNA database says Government

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The fun and games of hacktivism

What exactly are hacktivists and what are they doing to Sony?

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BT fights web-blocking move by Motion Picture Assocciation

Film industry body seeks legal ruling at the High Court that would force internet service provider BT to block access to file-sharing site Newzbin

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Cabinet Office told to comply with Freedom of Information Act

Information Commissioner's Office gives Government 35 days to either appeal or comply with request to reveal names of public sector workers earning £150,000

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ICO rebukes Internet Eyes after video footage leaked on Youtube

Internet Eyes website taken to task for CCTV online privacy breach

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ICO fines Surrey County Council £120,000 for serious data breaches

Privacy watchdog says size of the penalty reflects the seriousness of the breaches

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Facebook's new photo-tagging tool raises privacy concerns for users

Social networking site raises privacy issues by introducing face recognition

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Ed Vaizey angers privacy groups over comments about cookie law

Culture Minister tells businesses 'prior consent' from consumers may not be needed to download cookies to their computers

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ICO gives firms a year to comply with new rules over use of cookie

Privacy watchdog allows companies time to 'get their house in order' as EU Privacy and Electronics Communications Directive changes come into force

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Andrew Crossley's fine from the ICO is not so dandy

Controversial solicitor gets away with slap on the wrist

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Andrew Crossley acted negligently says ICO as it fines him £1,000

Owner of ACS Law which acted for Media Cat in the controversial file sharing lawsuit escapes more stringent fine of £200,000 because of his 'limited means'

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ICO publishes guidance on complying with new privacy rules

An EU regulation will force companies to gain consent from users before placing cookies on their computer

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