'Today's tax systems were conceived in a pre-computer age': Europe ponders digital tax rethink
Europe is looking to sort out the online firms that avoid paying their fair share of tax on the continent.
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E-voting comes to Australia
in brief Visually impaired Australians will be able to cast their ballots using e-voting machines for the first time in this year's federal election.The e-voting machines will be available for two weeks before the election and on the election day itself at 29 locations across the country, including Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney.
Jimmy Wales, Tim Berners-Lee slam UK's internet snooping plans
Wikipedia co-founder Wales has come out against the UK government's draft Communications Data Bill, while inventor of the web Tim Berners-Lee has raised concerns about legislation that allows the government to gather data on its citizens.
Police mobile plan: £103m spent, just £600,000 saved
The Mobile Information Programme, meant to cut bureaucracy and boost efficiency by providing officers with mobile devices, delivered just one percent of planned savings, a report has found
Microsoft seeks help in EU antitrust fight
Software giant has lobbied the White House and the US Department of Justice for help in its European legal battles
Apple warned over 'misleading' Power Mac speed claim
The ASA has clamped down on Apple's claim that the G5 is the fastest PC ever
EBay scammer jailed
Brief: A Californian teenager is facing jail time after being convicted of defrauding eBay customers
US urges EU to lead the way in biometric IDs
The head of the US' Department of Homeland Security has said he is keen for the US and the EU to push ahead with plans to incorporate biometric identification data in documents such as passports
Signs not good for Microsoft in EU case
An EU investigation into alleged anticompetitive practices appears set to rule against the software giant
New rules outlaw hand-held mobile use while driving
The government's ban on driving while holding a phone has now come into effect, with offenders facing a minimum £30 fine