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The New Zealand government’s controversial proposal that internet service providers (ISPs) cut off users repeatedly accused of copyright infringement has been shelved once again, this time for a month.

The dispute resolution panel of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has concluded that a domain name, ‘volvospares.com’, can be retained by a seller because of a legitimate interest in its bona fide use and unlikely confusion with the official Volvo website.

The Coroners and Justice Bill has been heavily criticised by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for having weak safeguards, wide provisions and the potential to threaten our privacy.

Facebook have crumbled under public outrage to a recent term of service whereby the site could retain posted items, including photos and messages, even after accounts were deleted.

Two researchers should receive compensation for a patent that was of 'outstanding benefit' to their employer the High Court has ruled.

The SHERPA/RoMEO service, which helps repository depositors find out about a publisher’s copyright position, now has over 500 publishers signed-up.

The world’s main social network companies have agreed to adopt measures to keep personal details of teens secure.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is losing patience with the disproportionate use of CCTV in schools and colleges.

Lambert Agreements (model intellectual property contracts) improve the relationship between universities and businesses.

ICO newsletter summarises response to the Scottish Government's discussion paper on extending the FOISA.

The Justice Committee published its third report on the work of the Information Commissioner on 9 February.

A paper investigating the data protection implications of changes proposed in the Coroner's and Justice Bill has been published.

Christopher Graham, the executive director of the Advertising Standards Authority, has been approved as the next Information Commissioner.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published guidance designed to help institutions decide whether data falls within the definition of personal data.

Staff involved in moderating interactive websites that are likely to be used by children or vulnerable adults must not have been barred from working with children.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance to help institutions identify appropriate charges for requests received under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a photograph taken without consent breached a person's right to a private life.

Jack Straw has announced that a select committee of MPs is being set up to review the law on privacy.

Experts at the World Economic Forum recently voiced their concerns over threats that face the internet.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a ‘Personal Information Promise’ that lists ten ways organisations will protect personal information.