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Sex Tech: UK ISPs reject filters, Google innovates CP elimination
A collection of notable new sex and technology news items. Covers innovation, legal issues, IP, privacy, controversies, business and more.
ZDNetGovWeek: NSA chaos continues, big tech fights back
The ongoing chaos that is the NSA story continues. Google, Microsoft, and Facebook try to get permission to tell the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. That doesn't work out so well, and all we get are aggregated numbers and more aggravation.
Google: UK politicians demand tax investigation
The search giant should be investigated by the UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs over its approach to paying taxes in the UK, says a report by a parliamentary watchdog.
U.K. government 'complicit' in NSA's PRISM spy program
According to a report, the U.K. government allegedly bypassed international intelligence-sharing treaties by tapping into the NSA's reported PRISM network.
Sorry, folks: EU net neutrality plans won't kill website blocking
While the EU continues to plug its net neutrality plans, promising a 'full and open Internet on every device, on every network,' it doesn't include website blocking of allegedly copyright infringing sites.
UK government wastes 'three days a year' booting up old world PCs
Perhaps parliament's way of thinking is as decrepit as its computers.
ZDNetGovWeek: money laundering, DOJ to release secret docs, FBI still gagging Google
It's been an interesting week in the world of government computing. This week's ZDNet Government Week-in-Review touches on some major stories including big privacy and Patriot Act news at the the FBI and DOJ.
Internet giants rebel against 'snooper's charter'
Spying on U.K. users? Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo say no.
Major UK IT projects at risk of failure, warns government watchdog
The UK government is spending billions on tech projects that are at risk of failure, warns a report by the Major Projects Authority.
BBC suspends CTO after failed £100 million CMS
The broadcasting company's tapeless digital archive project burned through taxpayer money and caused nothing but "chaos," according to a new report.
Ireland refuses to be US 'whipping boy' over Apple tax claims
In response to U.S. Congressman allegations, European member state Ireland says it will not bow down and become America's "whipping boy."
Viruses, hackers and scammers scare business away from web
Many small businesses struggle to cope with internet security and are refusing to trade online as a result.
UK party leader: Google takes 'extraordinary lengths' to avoid taxes
Apple is under scrutiny in the U.S., and Google is facing the same treatment in the United Kingdom over tax avoidance.
Tech giants' talent poaching leaves Tech City's startups stranded
Small- to medium-sized companies around London's Old Street roundabout in Shoreditch are failing to achieve their full potential as tech giants are snapping up the best talent, according to a recent report.
UK heads towards paperless health service with £260m digital project
Cash from the Department of Health has been awarded to hospitals in England as part of an effort to help the NHS go paperless by 2018.