How the UK plans anti-terror phone, email monitoringThe UK -- according to reports -- is to follow suit with its American cousins in H.R. 1981, by aiming to force ISPs and phone companies to retain communications data for one year.February 19, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Enterprise Software
Apple files EU antitrust complaint over Motorola patentsApple has asked European antitrust regulators to settle a dispute over patents. A formal antitrust investigation could be looming over Motorola.February 19, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Enterprise Software
Apple wins injunction against Motorola slide-to-unlock phonesApple, once again, has secured another injunction against an Android manufacturer. This time, a repeat performance from Motorola, and specifically a 'slide-to-unlock' patent.February 16, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Apple
Social networks cannot be forced to filter content, EU court saysRejoice, Europeans. Social networks cannot be forced into installing filtering systems to prevent the "unlawful use" of copyrighted works. Your privacy is safe for another day.February 15, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Networking
UK authorities take down a U.S. domain: Could it happen to you?If you thought the Patriot Act 'debacle' was one-sided, with U.S. authorities striking at the heart of Europe, UK authorities can hit back just as hard.February 14, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Networking
European Commission clears Google, Motorola mergerThe European Commission has cleared Google's bid to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. But the fight is not over yet, with several (albeit smaller) hurdles to clear.February 13, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Finance
Germany postpones ACTA signing in wake of protestsThe controversial ACTA agreement -- the global anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting agreement -- has been postponed by Germany, putting pressure on Europe to reject it.February 10, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Tech & Work
UK to announce website blocking proposals "imminently"The UK's Digital Economy Act, while enacted into law, is currently 'inactive'. But website blocking measures are thought to be introduced "imminently". February 9, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Enterprise Software
Apple loses bid to ban Samsung's redesigned Galaxy TabIn the continuing fight over patents, Apple has lost its bid to secure a preliminary injunction against Samsung's modified Galaxy Tab 10.1N tablet. At least, for now.February 8, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Legal
Apple's UK, European growth continues as PC sales declineThe battle of the PC marketshare in the UK shows Apple rising to fourth place, and smashing the numbers in light of poor economic times, and a hard drive shortage.February 8, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Apple
Facebook still doesn't delete your photos, three years laterThree years on: Facebook still does not delete content when requested. February 5, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
Anonymous intercepts, records FBI, Scotland Yard cybercrime callA conference call between Scotland Yard and the FBI was intercepted and recorded by the hacking collective Anonymous, and uploaded to the web. The FBI confirmed the leak.February 3, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: US
Europe calls on Google to put privacy policy changes on iceOnly a week after Google said it would consolidate its privacy policies into a single mega-policy across its services, European data protection regulators have expressed concern.February 2, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Google
Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad temporarily pulled from online storeApple has lost out on two counts. Not only has it suffered a blow to its iCloud service in Germany, the company has also pulled most models of its iPhone and iPad from its online storesFebruary 2, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Apple
Europe opens antitrust investigation into Samsung patentsSamsung is being formally investigated by the European Commission's antitrust authorities, over claims it "abusively" distorted competition in the region.January 30, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Security