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Sweeping changes to UK's "outdated" copyright law

It will become legal to make personal copies of digital media for personal use

  • Law
  • 20/12/2012
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David Cameron calls for all new computers to have pornography on/off switch

Prime Minister weighs in on debate over how to protect children from adult content online

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Ofcom announces applicants for 4G auctions

List of companies include Vodafone, Three and Telefonica

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  • 20/12/2012
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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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Copies of Angry Birds turn Android phones into spam botnets

Copies of popular games such as Angry Birds Space and Need for Speed Most Wanted used to hijack mobile devices to send spam

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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

  • Law
  • 18/12/2012

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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

  • Law
  • 18/12/2012
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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

  • Law
  • 17/12/2012
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Top 5 stories: Facebook shuts down user votes, technology ruins Christmas and Nick Clegg's snooping block

Facebook user apathy, iPads at Christmas, Google trends of the year and more in a busy week for technology

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Is this the end of Facebook democracy?

Meagre user turnout means Facebook has put an end to 'democratic' votes on policy and governance changes

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Activ8: Has technology ruined Christmas? We pit iPad shopping against a traditional street market

Does technology make buying Christmas dinner easier? What imaginary film technology should be real? Answers galore in the latest Activ8

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Three arrests in suspected 'Police' ransomware scam

Two men and one woman in Stoke on Trent arrested for using ransomware after investigation by the Police Central eCrime Unit

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