The government is being urged to take the lead on carbon emissions as Defra launches its consultation
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Oh Facebook, Why Smear Google Over Privacy?
In its attempt to secretly blacken Google's name, Facebook shows it simply refuses to understand privacy, says Peter Judge
National Body Asks Cameron To Justify NHS IT Cuts
Computer Sciences' NHS contracts are in the frame as the government cuts its NPfIT spending
4G Networks To Offer 200 Percent Capacity Boost
4G technology will improve the spectrum efficiency of mobile networks, according to new research from Ofcom
Facebook Attempted To Smear Google Over Privacy
Clumsy anti-Google smear campaign based on privacy allegations blows up in Facebook's Face
Cisco CEO Warns of Changes And Job Cuts
Cisco’s missed targets will bring more changes and layoffs as it tries to get back on track
ICO Publishes Data Sharing Code Of Practice
The Information Commissioner has issued advice to organisations on how to use personal data responsibly
Police Software May Track Innocent, Say Privacy Groups
The Metropolitan Police's purchase of GeoTime tracking software will be misused, warn privacy groups
Ofcom Probes Unexpectedly High Phone, Internet Bills
Telecom regulator Ofcom has an online consultation to help with mobile and broadband bill shock
Duplicated Green Standards Are Doubly Wrong
If Green IT is all about efficiency and cutting waste, then why are organisations duplicating their efforts, asks Peter Judge
UK Government Launches Prototype Alphagov Website
The Cabinet office has unveiled its first attempt to bring all online government services under one roof
Apple, Google Defend Mobile Privacy Practices
Apple and Google execs were questioned by a US Senate subcomittee regarding location data
Race Online: 100,000 Volunteers To Get Millions Online
Martha Lane Fox says it will just take enthusiasm to get nine million Britons online - and allow online savings
Government Security Minister Resigns
Baroness Neville-Jones has announced her resignation as the Government's Cyber Security Minister
Gov’t Warns Of Climate Change Threat To Wi-Fi
Intense rainfall or high temperatures disrupt Wi-Fi networks, leading to a communications breakdown
ICO Issues Browser Cookies Guidance
The ICO's advice for businesses on upcoming privacy regulations has been criticised for being 'generic'
After Sony, Governments Must Protect Citizens
Sony's lack of attention to security raises an argument for governments to set minimum standards like the PCI-DSS rules, says Eric Doyle
iOS Update: Apple Doesn’t Care Where You Are
The latest iOS update from Apple reduces the location cache. Now it’s time for Google to do the same for Android, says Wayne Rash
Twitter User ‘Breaks’ Celebrity Injunctions
Lone tweeter challenges the role of online media in privacy law by revealing puported celebrity injunctions
Reding Looks To Extend EU Rules On Data Breaches
Following the Sony hack breach, EU Commissioner Viviane Reding has called for sites to tell users of any breaches
TalkTalk Paralysed By Network Failure
UK's third largest internet service provider TalkTalk went silent with a network failure this morning
Socitm Warns Against The Risks Of Outsourcing
In its latest briefing for public sector ICT, Socitm sets out the checks and balances for outsourcing services
Police Raid Hits Google Office In South Korea
Police have raided the South Korean office of Google investigating the search engine's use of location data
Ofcom Boss Anticipates Regulation Of Duct Pricing
Ofcom admits it may need to step in and regulate the prices for access to BT's ducts and telegraph poles
‘Clueless Politicians’ Propose European Great Firewall
The EU is proposing its own “great firewall” despite ongoing controversy over its Chinese counterpart
Cameron: Rural Broadband Investment Vital
The prime minister has underlined the importance of broadband to boost new businesses in rural areas
Government Cyber-Security Spending Breakdown
The big spend on cyber-security was outlined by Ian McGhie at the Counter Terror Expo in Olympia, London
ICO To Investigate UK Effects Of Sony Data Breach
The Information Commissioner's Office is investigating Sony's data breach to see if there is a case to be answered
Spammers And Cold Callers Face £500,000 Fine
The Information Commissioner will be cracking down on unwanted email and phone marketing from 25 May
US Call For Public-Private Alliance To Fight Cyber-Threat
US DHS Secretary calls for the public, government and private industry to work together against cyber-attacks