Lillian Pang aims to shine a floodlight on Big Data…
Intel Fine Upheld by CJEU
The General Court has upheld the fine of €1.06 billion imposed on Intel for having abused its dominant position…
Understanding and Influencing the Future
Here is why IT law practitioners really need to attend the SCL Technology Law Futures Forum. It is all about – understanding and influencing the future of technology law…
Creeping Up and Racing Past
I worry about coping with ‘future technology’ today…
The End of the Beginning of Non-bank Finance?
Facebook has announced it is asking for regulatory approval to run its own money transfer service, joining the likes of Google in challenging the banks over the supply of consumer finance services. Simon Deane-Johns assesses the impact of these developments on the dominance of banks within the financial sector. This article first appeared in the May issue of E-Finance & Payments Law & Policy: www.e-comlaw.com/efplp…
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Google Spain: Further Article 29 WP Party Comment (and No Comment)
The Article 29 Working Party has issued a press release reflecting its ‘exchange of views’ on the Google Spain case….
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Computer Misuse Amendments
The announcement in the Queen’s Speech about changes to combat computer crime is given flesh in the new Serious Crime Bill…
CJEU Judgment: No Copyright Infringement in Mere Web Viewing
The Court of Justice of the European Union has answered the referred question in the ‘Meltwater case’ and has ruled that clicking on a link and viewing a legally published web page is not copyright infringement…
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Pass the Word: What recourse do consumers have when their passwords are compromised?
Inspired by the recent call to change eBay passwords, Mark Weston reflects on the remedies available to users, and the absence of real remedies…
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The Cabinet Office’s New Model Services Contract – a Breakthrough in Government Contracting?
Chris Mann describes the principal provisions of the new model services contract, highlighting key provisions…