Rules that carriers must retain data called incompatible with EU law
Europe’s top legal advisor ruled on Thursday that the blanket retention of data, even to combat crime, is incompatible with fundamental rights.
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Resistance to EU data protection law adds to red tape for Facebook, Google
European data protection supervisors say they are not ready for the proposed new E.U. data protection law leaving multinationals like Facebook and Google to face 28 different legal frameworks.
EU lawmakers ask for help tackling copyright questions in the cloud era
The European Commission on Thursday asked the public for feedback on whether the European Union’s copyright laws are fit for the Digital Age.
EU official says US data-sharing deals functioning well, but will be kept under scrutiny
Europe’s Home Affairs Commissioner said on Wednesday that she would be keeping a close eye on data sharing deals with the U.S.
EU will not track terrorists' financial data due to data security concerns
The European Union will not set up a Terrorist Finance Tracking System (TFTS) due to concerns about data security.
EU will not suspend safe harbor data privacy agreement with the US
The European Commission said Wednesday it will not suspend the safe harbor agreement with the U.S. despite calls from the European Parliament.
EU one step closer to simplifying music licensing for streaming services
Online music service providers are a step closer to finding it easier to operate legally in the European Union thanks to a vote by politicians on Tuesday.
China blamed for roadblock in IT tariff talks
International talks aimed at removing expensive international tariffs on information technology have broken down completely after China refused to compromise.
Survey: Most Europeans fear cybercrime but fewer take security measures
According to a Eurobarometer survey published on Friday, only 48 percent of Internet users have changed any of their online passwords during the past year.
Google rival says proposal to avoid an EU antitrust fine make matters worse
The leading complainant against Google in a European Union competition case said Friday that the search giant’s proposed solutions will “entrench, extend, and escalate its abusive practices”.
China drags out international talks on ICT tariffs
International talks aimed at removing expensive international tariffs on information technology will now continue until Friday after China continued to stall negotiations on Wednesday.
EU Parliament approves €7 billion to complete GPS projects
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved funding of €7 billion for Europe’s satellite navigation programmes.
EU Parliament could block data sharing with the US
The European Parliament will not approve any data sharing deal with the United States unless E.U. citizens have judicial redress when their personal data is transferred to the U.S. said a prominent politician on Tuesday.
EU net neutrality proposal threatens privacy, says data protection supervisor
Europe’s data protection watchdog on Friday said that plans for a European Union-wide net neutrality law do not protect citizens’ rights to privacy.
Google Images under fire in new EU antitrust complaint
A coalition of photographers and picture agencies has made a formal complaint about Google’s use of third-party images to Europe’s competition watchdog.