Latest European Union articles

ICO sets up online survey as cookie complaints rise

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Online form to help watchdog gauge impact of EU rules as complaints come in
29 May 2012

Retailer slams ICO over 'embarrassing banality' of revised cookie law guidance

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ICO criticised for last-minute guidance changes, but lawyer warns no significant policy shift has taken place
28 May 2012

EU cookie implementation deadline is today

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Companies are complying with regulation, but with varying levels of commitment
25 May 2012

EU cookie law is a 'restraint to trade online', says online retailer

Deadline for new law is 26 May
22 May 2012

Android and iOS apps subject to EU privacy regulations – ICO

Information commissioner to step up action over the EU cookie laws
18 May 2012

European Parliament expected to vote against ACTA

David Martin MEP believes the vote will be two-to-one against
18 May 2012

UK firms should show awareness of EU cookie law to avoid a fine, says expert

Majority of firms are still not compliant with impending EU cookie law
17 May 2012

Government prioritises new laws on data monitoring and retention

Queen's speech proposes draft Communications Bill based on the EU Data Retention Directive
09 May 2012

Web service providers are failing to help clients comply with cookie directive


17 Apr 2012

Europe to legislate on the ‘internet of things’

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the ‘internet of things' with a view to developing a regulatory framework
13 Apr 2012

European Cybercrime Centre aims for January 2013 launch

Commission proposes Euro cyber-cops in crackdown on e-crime
30 Mar 2012

Europe’s new data protection laws will cause conflict with the US, warn legal experts

National Security Letters involving EU citizens won’t be recognised
23 Mar 2012

CBI claims EU data protection laws will stifle innovation

Business lobbying group claims reforms will threaten business models that rely on information sharing to generate revenue
16 Mar 2012

Europe’s privacy chief lambasts proposed data protection changes

Rules have been relaxed to accommodate police forces, says independent data protection supervisor
08 Mar 2012

European Court of Justice to rule on controversial anti-piracy scheme

Commissioners refer the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement to Europe’s top court
23 Feb 2012

Austerity measures threaten innovation outside cities, says report

UK ranks with Belgium in EU innovation league
09 Feb 2012

EU set to announce new data breach disclosure rules

Reports indicate that companies will be required to disclose data breaches within 24 hours
23 Jan 2012

EC plan seeks to build trust in a single EU digital market

Strategy outlines five barriers to a pan-EU digital economy that need to be overcome
12 Jan 2012

ENISA calls for more security responsibility for ISPs

The agency suggests a raft of measures to better secure networks
22 Dec 2011

EC to release £63bn for research and innovation projects

Digital Agenda VP Neelie Kroes unveils details about project Horizon 2020 in a blog
30 Nov 2011

Kroes claims technology must redefine copyright

EC vice-president for the digital agenda states that art feeds the soul, but asks who feeds the artist?
21 Nov 2011

Neelie Kroes demands 'borderless e-government' in the EU

EC bigwig says e-government systems need to be harmonised so non-nationals can get easier access to state services
18 Nov 2011

Europe's super-fast broadband bill could top €200bn

The cost of upgrading Europe's broadband networks will dwarf the amount pledged so far
27 Oct 2011

European Commission put under pressure by Parliament to regulate on net neutrality

More information has been demanded about regulating ISPs
21 Oct 2011