EU companies get green light to send private data to Israel
European companies can now send personal data to Israel, after the European Commission deemed its data protection laws on a par with those of the European Union.
Stories by Jennifer Baker
Throwing away your old computer just got harder in Europe
New rules on disposing of your old laptop, printer or mobile phone look set to come into force in the European Union. The European Parliament on Thursday voted to pass stricter laws on how the bloc deals with electronic and electrical equipment waste.
European Commission wants personal data on air passengers
If the European Commission has its way, all air travelers regardless of nationality will have to give their personal details to national authorities when they fly in or out of the European Union.
EU struggles with online consumer rights
European legislators are struggling to create a law that will protect consumers when they buy online services or content.
Alleged EU talks could lead to strict punishment for piracy
The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has lashed out at the European Commission over allegations that the Commission has been holding "secret talks" on intellectual property rights with ISPs.
Retaining data does not help fight crime, says group
Retaining telecommunications data is no help in fighting crime, according to a study of German police statistics, released Thursday. Indeed, it could even make matters worse, according to a civil liberties group.
EU clears Intel's purchase of McAfee
The European Union's competition authorities have cleared Intel's proposed acquisition of McAfee subject to certain conditions.
Recording artists demand transparency in online music sales
Music recording artists have hit out at French government commitments to protect their rights online, saying they don't go far enough.
EU seeks to establish guidelines for CIOs
Questionnaires will be sent out to CIOs around Europe in the coming weeks as research funded by the European Commission seeks to set out guidelines for IT best practice.
Internet providers are the new secret police, says report
More and more European Union member states are delegating online policing to private companies and Internet service providers, according to a report released Wednesday.
EU to get feedback on its public procurement policy
The European Commission will launch a consultation Thursday to get feedback on modernizing the European Union's public procurement policy.
EU gives boost to innovation funding
The European Commission has vowed to make the application process for technological innovation funding easier and more efficient.
EU launches probe into Telefónica, Portugal Telecom deal
The European Commission on Monday launched an investigation into a Telefónica deal with Portugal Telecom over concerns that the agreement breaks competition rules.
Parental control programs perform poorly with Web 2.0 sites
A survey by the European Commission has found that parental control programs aimed at keeping children safe online do not function well with Web 2.0 sites, smartphones or games consoles.
Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, EMC consortium plan withdrawn
In a move that will be seen by many as a big win for open-source advocates, a plan to create a consortium led by Microsoft to buy Novell patents has been withdrawn.