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US consumers to get online bill of privacy rights

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Iain

Obama administration pushes for bill to establish basic levels of privacy amid concern about data being gathered on consumers by likes of Facebook and Google Continue reading →

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EU to force social network sites to enhance privacy

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Iain

‘Right to be forgotten’ would ensure users of Facebook and other sites could completely erase personal data Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks site’s Swiss host dismisses pressure to take it offline

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Iain

Swiss host Switch says there is ‘no reason’ why WikiLeaks should be forced off internet, despite French and US demands Continue reading →

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Lockerbie bomber’s release was wrong, says William Hague

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Iain

UK foreign secretary tells senator John Kerry release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was misguided but decision was one for the Scottish government Continue reading →

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