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This week's news on OUT-LAW.COM
Government net disconnections could scupper free Wi-Fi and breach EU laws, says expert
The Government's Digital Economy Bill could be in breach of EU laws, according to an internet law expert. Professor Lilian Edwards has also warned that the Bill could make it impossible to operate a free wireless network legally.
26/11/2009
Ad trade body urges 'non-disruptive' interpretation of cookie law
A trade body representing advertisers has called on European countries not to implement new EU cookie laws in ways that would "disrupt" use of the internet.
26/11/2009
Net disconnection requires involvement of judge, says Commissioner
Countries which pass laws allowing for the termination of internet connections used by suspected file-sharers without the oversight of a judge will be breaking EU law, the European Commissioner responsible for telecoms policy has said.
24/11/2009
Plans to improve consumer redress against financial firms being 'rushed through', says ABI
Consumers will be able to bring class actions against banks, insurers and other financial services firms if the Government's Financial Services Bill comes into force.
24/11/2009
UK equality laws fall short of EU requirements, says Commission
The UK's equality laws are inadequate, according to the European Commission which has announced that it has begun legal action against the UK. The Government claims that new equality legislation will settle the dispute.
25/11/2009
German authorities concerned about Google Analytics' data protection compliance, says report
German data protection authorities are investigating whether Google's web traffic measurement system Google Analytics routinely infringes privacy laws, according to a German newspaper report.
25/11/2009
OUT-LAW Radio: Does net cut-off plan break EU law?
26/11/2009: One academic has said that the disconnection of open Wi-Fi network operators for other people's actions under the Government's anti-filesharing plan could break EU law.
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