ACTA in death throes after rejection voteThree committees of MEPs have voted to reject the contentious anti-piracy agreement, in the strongest signal yet that ACTA will fail to gain ratification when it goes to the full European ParliamentMay 31, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
UK's Ministry of Justice website attacked in Assange protestIn protest of the U.K. government's threats against Ecuador's London embassy, Anonymous launched an attack against one prominent U.K. government ministry.August 21, 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
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
EU wants 'right to delete' for online personal dataThe European Commission is in the process of drawing up legislation which may allow citizens of EU member states to delete data stored by websites and services. November 3, 2010 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
UK's Web monitoring draft bill revealed: What you need to knowThe draft "Communications Data Bill" will expand the U.K. government's Web, email, and call monitoring powers. Here's everything you need to know -- and more.December 11, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
Europe opens antitrust cases against MotorolaEuropean antitrust officials said on Tuesday they will open a case against Motorola Mobility to examine whether it "abused" its dominant market position by withholding patents.April 2, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
EU to decide on Google antitrust case after EasterEuropean antitrust authorities will not decide Google's fate until after the Easter vacation, on April 10 or beyond, as pressure mounts on the regulator for a snappy decision.March 28, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK
U.K. tax office poaches Vodafone CIO for top IT roleIn a rare coup by government for private business, HM Revenue and Customs has nabbed the current Vodafone CIO to take up the same role at the U.K.'s tax office.August 2, 2013 by Zack Whittaker in Government: UK