Niall Firth and Andrew Levy report: Every Google web search could be stored for up to two years under a controversial new EU plan that has the backing of more than 300 Euro-MEPs. ‘Written Declaration 29’ is intended to be used as an early warning system to stop paedophiles by logging what they look for…
Category: Laws
CA: New law would further restrict paparazzi
Nannette Miranda reports: California lawmakers are cracking down on paparazzi. A new bill would further restrict the tactics of photographers while celebrities are engaged in personal activities — like being with their family. Jennifer Aniston’s activism led to a California law already on the books that restricts paparazzi behaviors and the extremes they go through…
UK: Libel Bill gives ISPs definite 14 day window to act
Existing law says that companies not directly responsible for a message can escape liability for it but only if they take it down ‘expeditiously’ when informed of it. Liberal Democrat peer Lord Lester has proposed a Libel Bill which would set that period at 14 days, or shorter if an application to a court to…
Calif. Bill Would Protect Privacy Of Tollway Users
The Associated Press reports: State senators are moving to bar California transportation agencies from selling details about travelers’ commuting habits and other personal information. Sen. Joe Simitian says under current law, the state transportation department, Bay Area Toll Authority and others can keep and sell information they collect through automatic vehicle identification systems such as…