Think before you tweet: Why two teenagers were refused entry to the U.S.Two teenagers were refused entry to the United States after a series of tweets were taken somewhat out of context. Another reminder to think before you tweet.January 30, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Security
New European data laws kill U.S. 'gagging orders'Ever heard of a National Security Letter? They can gag companies from telling a person that their data has been taken for U.S. inspection. But Europe is helping put a stop to it.January 29, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in EU
How ACTA would affect you: FAQWith SOPA and PIPA shelved, ACTA was somewhat ignored. Don't know what ACTA is? Don't worry: you weren't meant to. Here's what you need to know.January 29, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in CXO
Twitter begins censoring content: How this will affect youTwitter said today that it will begin censoring tweets, if required by law, on a country-by-country basis. Europeans and Americans, however, will most likely be affected.January 26, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
European Commission 'in denial' over Patriot Act loopholeExclusive: One prominent member of the European Parliament describes how the Commission is effectively in denial over the reach of U.S. law on European citizens.January 24, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
How the new European data law will affect U.S. companiesWith the draft European data protection regulation announced, it won't just affect the 500 million Europeans. U.S. companies with European users should also take heed.January 24, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
European draft data law announced: What you need to knowThe European Commission has announced the Data Protection Regulation, which will govern the data and privacy laws of Europe's 27 member states. Here's what you need to know.January 24, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
Apple denied Samsung Galaxy sales ban in Dutch courtApple's appeal to have Samsung's Galaxy tablets banned in the Netherlands was shot down today. Can the two giants now call it a truce in the region?January 23, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Enterprise Software
Consumer group urges Europe to block Google, Motorola mergerA U.S.-based consumer group has urged the European competition commissioner to block the proposed Google takeover of Motorola Mobility, in the first complaint of its kind.January 23, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Finance
France claims 'three strikes' piracy law is workingWhile the controversial law still concerns many, a report due to be released this week is expected to say France's anti-piracy laws work, with a 22-percent increase in iTunes usage.January 22, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Security
New European data laws to be announced on Wednesday: Facebook, Google face tough timesEurope's new data protection laws are set to be announced on Wednesday. Despite the details leaking last year, Facebook, Google and other Web companies are still in for a shock.January 22, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Storage
Europe's digital agenda chief backs anti-SOPA protestsEurope's digital agenda chief has spoken out against SOPA-like legislation, reaffirming the region's commitment to not bring censorship-style laws against its citizens.January 20, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
German court rules against Samsung in Apple patent suitApple sues, Samsung countersues. But Samsung lost its latest case against Apple which sought to prove that the Cupertino-based giant infringed its patents.January 19, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Apple
Europe to decide Google, Motorola fate by February 13European competition regulators have until February 13th to decide on whether Google should acquire the smartphone maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.January 19, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Google
Virgin loses control of porn domainVirgin Group, with fingers in many pies of air travel, banking, and more, is trying to reclaim a lost domain name that fell into a cybersquatter's hands.January 18, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Networking