December 13th, 2012
Leveson’s “statutory underpinning” is no way to protect press freedom, says Kirsty Hughes
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December 3rd, 2012
As online freedom comes under attack from big business and governments alike, Jennifer Granick assesses the legal landscape
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September 18th, 2012
The future of the British press lies in the hands of Lord Justice Leveson. Marta Cooper reports
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April 8th, 2011
The French Association of Internet Community Services, a group of more than 20 internet companies including Facebook and eBay, have gone to court over new a new regulation which obliges them to store extensive data on their users. The data includes full names, passwords and telephone numbers. Under the new law, Internet companies are obliged to share this information with French authorities as and when they are required do so. The Association has complained that the French government failed to consult with the European Commission prior to passing the law.