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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:00 GMT

Cyber Cafe-based Media Piracy Worse in China

Movie and TV piracy is worse and worse in swarms of cyber cafes throughout China in 2009, concluded a joint research report by Dadu Boce (Beijing) Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. (transliterated) and mainstream media firms. Currently, the nation's movie
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:00 GMT

Google pledges only booklist in copyright row

Google on Friday agreed to provide a list of Chinese books it had scanned to put up in its digital library, but it still refused to admit having 'infringed' upon copyright laws. Late last month, the China Written Works Copyright Society (CWWCS), which
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:35:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders face being cut off

PEOPLE who illegally download music and films could have their internet connections slowed down or cut off under legislation unveiled yesterday.The government said its new Digital Economy Bill would ensure the UK was at the "leading edge" of global
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:00 GMT

iPhone Game Piracy "the Rule Rather Than the Exception"

An anonymous reader writes 'Many game developers don't think of the iPhone as being a system which has extensive game piracy. But recent comments by developers and analysts have shown otherwise, and Gamasutra speaks to multiple parties to evaluate the
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:00 GMT

Google pledges booklist in copyright row

Google on Friday agreed to provide a list of Chinese books it had scanned to put up in its digital library, but it still refused to admit having 'infringed' upon copyright laws. Late last month, the China Written Works Copyright Society (CWWCS), which
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT

Google pledges only booklist in copyright row

Google on Friday agreed to provide a list of Chinese books it had scanned to put up in its digital library, but it still refused to admit having 'infringed' upon copyright laws. Late last month, the China Written Works Copyright Society (CWWCS), which
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMT

D-Law starts offering online legal research services to enable organizations to know the background check/detail of the person they hire

For all those individual and organization that needs to have instant background check details on any name they desire, before offering them a job position or merging their business with theirs, D-Law has started offering it’s most authentic and val
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:00 GMT

D-Law starts offering online legal research services to enable organizations to know the background check/detail of the person they hire

For all those individual and organization that needs to have instant background check details on any name they desire, before offering them a job position or merging their business with theirs, D-Law has started offering it’s most authentic and val
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:00 GMT

International operation combats the online supply of counterfeit and illegal medicines

An international week of action targeting the sale of counterfeit and illegal medicines over the internet has highlighted the dangers of buying medicines online. Due to the ever-increasing number of websites selling dangerous and illegal medicines,
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:23:00 GMT

FDA takes aim at illegal net pharmacies

The US Food and Drug Administration said it has completed a sweep of illegal online pharmacies that targeted 136 websites that appeared to be illegally selling drugs to American consumers. In a campaign dubbed the International Internet Week of Action,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

illegally. The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to notify those accused of online piracy and record how many times each subscriber has received a warning. Copyright holders could apply for a court order to obtain the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally. Illegal downloaders could face losing their connections The Government has
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

4 under investigation for selling illegal medicines over Internet

SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said four individuals are currently under investigation for selling illegal medicines over the Internet. The medicines include slimming pills and oral contraceptives. The authority said it screened close to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:00 GMT

Legal Websites, Bloggers Face New Online Marketing Guidelines

For the first time in almost 30 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued guidelines governing testimonials and endorsements - and, for the first time, included guidance that covers bloggers and other online social media platforms. The Guides
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders face broadband limits

Internet users who illegally download films and music will run the risk of being cut off from the web under new laws published by the Government today. Others who abuse copyright laws could also have their internet connection slowed down as part of an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a 'global digital capital', including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally. The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally. The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders face broadband limits

Internet users who illegally download films and music will run the risk of being cut off from the web under new laws published by the Government today. Others who abuse copyright laws could also have their internet connection slowed down as part of an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to notify those accused of online piracy and record how many times each subscriber has received a warning.Copyright holders could apply for a court order to obtain the name and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a 'global digital capital', including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally. The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders face slow speed penalty

Internet users who illegally download films and music will run the risk of being cut off from the web under new laws published by the Government today. Others who abuse copyright laws could also have their internet connection slowed down as part of an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders face slow speed penalty

Internet users who illegally download films and music will run the risk of being cut off from the web under new laws published by the Government today. Others who abuse copyright laws could also have their internet connection slowed down as part of an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally.The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a 'global digital capital', including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally. The Digital Economy Bill would require internet service providers (ISPs) to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders to escape jail under new file-sharing laws

The new rules mean rights owners, like music companies, would be able to obtain the name and address of persistent offenders from internet service providers, so they can take legal action against them.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Illegal file-sharers could be fined £50,000

ersion Persistent illegal file-sharers could face a fine of up to £50,000 as part of the government's Digital Economy Bill, outlined in the Queen's speech. The bill introduces a raft of measures designed to reduce illegal file sharing that will be
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:00 GMT

No criminal penalties for illegal downloading

Illegal filesharers will face having their internet connections turned off under proposed legislation in the finalised Digital Economy Bill published today, however the Government stopped short of making it a criminal offence. Comments 9 | Comment on
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT

UK Digital Economy Bill Outlines Measures to Stop Illegal ISP File Sharing

The draft Digital Economy Bill has just been released, which includes the governments final approach towards tackling illegal file sharing (P2P) among customers of UK broadband ISPs. We have outlined the initial details below, though some of this could
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT

Treasury secretary defends online piracy plans

Treasury secretary defends government's online piracy plans Stephen Timms claims piracy powers necessary to 'future-proof' government proposals to safeguard the UK's creative industriesRead the digital economy bill Stephen Timms, the Treasury secretary,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT