EU digital commissioner asks for feedback on Megaupload take-down

Europe's Commissioner in charge of the digital agenda has asked the public what it thinks about the shutdown of file-sharing site Megaupload by U.S. authorities.

Dutch MP wants ban on sales of surveillance tech to despotic regimes

The Dutch Green party has called for a change in the law so that sales of surveillance technology would be banned to countries that violate human rights, with the European commissioner for the digital agenda saying that she shares those concerns.

EU electronic retailers must take back old equipment without charge or sale

The European Parliament on Thursday approved plans to force large electronic retailers to take back old equipment.

EU takes action on Hungary's poor data protection

The European Commission has launched infringement measures against Hungary over concerns that binding data protection rules are being undermined.

EU mobile roaming proposals face flack from all sides

Both new and existing telecoms operators have expressed caution about the European Union's plans to extend price caps on European roaming charges.

By Jennifer Baker | 23 December, 2011 01:23

Tags: telecommunication, regulation, european commission, mobile, European Competitive Telecommunications Association, government

Reduced copper network access prices would hurt fiber, say EU groups

The European Commission's plan to lower access prices to copper networks in order to boost next generation networks is flawed, said Europe's leading telecoms organizations.

By Jennifer Baker | 21 December, 2011 02:23

Tags: business issues, Cable Europe, Plum Consulting, European Telecommunications Network Operators, government

EU police agency arrests 112 over online child porn

Europe’s police force has arrested more than 100 people in a major crackdown on online child porn, but warned that the Internet is making it easier for offenders to share images.

By Jennifer Baker | 17 December, 2011 04:57

Tags: legal, internet

IBM strikes deal with EU over antitrust complaint

Computer giant IBM has made legally binding concessions to European Union regulators in order to avoid a fine for anticompetitive practices.

By Jennifer Baker | 15 December, 2011 04:15

Tags: antitrust, IBM, european commission, legal

EU to give secret anti-censorship software to human rights activists

The European Union plans to distribute new software to help human rights activists and dissidents in authoritarian regimes circumvent censorship.

By Jennifer Baker | 13 December, 2011 03:08

Tags: government, internet

EU to make all public data available in digital formats

European Union member states will be forced to digitize all their government data, it was revealed on Monday.

By Jennifer Baker | 13 December, 2011 01:51

Tags: business issues, legal, government

Surveillance tech companies should not sell to despots says EU

Surveillance technology companies have a moral obligation not to sell to repressive regimes, said Europe's Digital Agenda Commissioner on Friday. Her views were echoed by the U.S. Secretary of State who said that companies cannot pretend they don't know what their technology is used for in countries like Syria and Iran.

By Jennifer Baker | 10 December, 2011 00:07

Tags: Government use of IT, european commission, government

EU foreign ministers stick up for Wikileaks

The European Union's foreign ministers issued a statement on Thursday reiterating the rights of whistleblowing websites such as Wikileaks.

By Jennifer Baker | 09 December, 2011 05:34

Tags: european union, legal, government, internet

Consumers misled by online behavioral advertising companies, EU group says

Consumers are being misled about online behavioral advertising and what happens to their data, said Europe's biggest consumer rights organization.

By Jennifer Baker | 07 December, 2011 03:05

Tags: consumer electronics, BEUC, Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe, internet, European Advertising Standards Alliance

Apple's e-books hit with EU antitrust probe

The European Union's antitrust regulator said Tuesday that it is investigating whether Apple has operated a cartel with five other e-book publishers and engaged in other restrictive business practices banned under E.U. law.

By Jennifer Baker | 07 December, 2011 01:42

Tags: business issues, Apple, legal, entertainment

Google's Schmidt meets EU antitrust regulator amid objection rumors

Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt met with the European Union's antitrust commissioner on Monday amid rumors that the Internet search giant will be hit with major objections by the European Commission early next year.

By Jennifer Baker | 06 December, 2011 04:01

Tags: antitrust, Google, european commission, legal, internet, search engines