Controlling the uncontrollable: The inherent risks of social mediaWith an ever-increasing number of businesses adopting social media, what are the more risky aspects companies and consumers need to be aware of? November 8, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Collaboration
Facebook, social networks, businesses 'must adhere' to EU lawAn updated European directive will shake the cloud computing industry to the core, as lawmakers single out social networks as a prime target for change.November 8, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
Updated European law will close Patriot Act data access loopholeAn updated European directive will patch the flaws in current laws, that enables the Patriot Act to access cloud-stored data on European citizens.November 8, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Data Centers
Two-thirds of Brits support Facebook, Twitter shutdown in future riotsMost Britons believe the web should be limited in times of civil unrest. But not everybody agrees; particularly the younger generation.November 8, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
England's rioters threatened with Facebook, Twitter banThe UK's home secretary spoke in Parliament today to propose that those who riot or commit disorder through means of social media, could face Twitter and Facebook bans.November 7, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
Quarter of all UK album sales are digital downloadsDigital album downloads now make up over a quarter of all albums sold in the UK. But the music industry still has a way to go before it is in the clear from pirates and file-sharers.November 6, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Enterprise Software
Apple rides out German sales injunction; Online stores open as usualA sales injunction against Apple could hamper replenishing stocks of its iPhone and iPad products, as the online stores open up 'as normal' this morning.November 6, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in iPad
Best Buy to shut UK megastores amid poor consumer uptakeAfter a three-year joint partnership between the U.S. electrical chain and the UK's leading mobile phone retailer, Best Buy is to shut its stores on the British mainland.November 6, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in United Kingdom
'Hacked server' claims another certificate authority casualtyDutch certificate authority KPN has suspended issuing of SSL-encrypted certificates, after its servers were 'breached', the company said in a statement.November 6, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Security
Europe antitrust authorities investigating Samsung's patent claims against AppleAmid continuing patent clashes between Apple and Samsung, European regulators are investigating whether antitrust law has been broken.November 4, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Apple
British ISP told to block Pirate Bay torrent site, or face courtA music industry coalition has asked the UK's largest ISP to block access to the file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, or face court. November 4, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Mobile Carriers
British MPs to mobile operators: 'Stop fighting over 4G auction'A parliamentary committee has criticised the UK's mobile networks for fighting over the soon-to-be-held 4G spectrum auction.November 3, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
EU and U.S. in first joint cyber security stress-test exerciseThe EU and U.S. will today stage a joint cyber security stress-test, to strengthen international critical infrastructure.November 2, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Security
German regulators accuse Facebook of tracking users' cancelled accountsFacebook is coming under increased pressure from European privacy regulators, after Germany's privacy watchdog says users' can still be tracked after they cancel their accounts.November 2, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
Think before you tweet: Two-thirds of Twitter users 'unaware' of legal risksResearch suggests that most UK Twitter users, which operate under strict libel and defamation laws, are 'unaware' of the legal risks associated with posting online content.November 2, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in CXO