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India: No intention of banning the BlackBerry

March 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT

Country's telecommunications department to meet with the operators of RIM's service regarding security concerns.
(From Reuters)

EU regulators cool on Microsoft open-source move

February 22, 2008 9:13 AM PST

Announcement won't affect its antitrust investigations against the software giant, says European Commission.

EC plans biometric border checks

February 15, 2008 1:40 PM PST

European Commission proposed biometric checks include face screening and automated security checks.

If Elvis were a digital entrepreneur today

January 24, 2008 12:00 PM PST

Internet attorney Nancy Prager explains how an EU push to create a common digital copyright policy may serve as the de facto legal framework for the Internet.

Protectionism never works

January 8, 2008 12:20 PM PST

Instead of erecting new trade barriers, CEA chief Gary Shapiro says it's time to retreat from the rhetoric of protectionism and fear.

China accused of cyberattacks on New Zealand

September 13, 2007 6:31 PM PDT

New Zealand secret service hints that Chinese government is responsible for recent attacks on the country's networks.

IT skills shortage costing Europe 'billions'

September 12, 2007 1:34 PM PDT

European Commission calls upon member states to tackle "digital illiteracy" and shortfall in qualified tech staff.

Greater scrutiny for Europe's outsourcing deals

August 30, 2007 5:07 PM PDT

Updated competition guidelines mean more outsourcing deals in Europe may have to go to the European Commission for approval.

When on YouTube, check out EUTube

July 2, 2007 2:29 PM PDT

The European Commission jumps on the Web 2.0 bandwagon with its own channel on the video-sharing Web site.

Face recognition set for takeoff in Australia

January 23, 2008 1:27 PM PST

Public trials of the SmartGate biometric system, in conjunction with electronic passports, to begin at airports this summer.

European officials question Google's privacy policy

May 29, 2007 1:19 PM PDT

A European Commission advisory group expresses concerns over how the search giant handles user data.

Holocaust museum teams with Google on Darfur project

April 11, 2007 12:06 PM PDT

Washington, D.C.-based museum releases downloadable "layers" that give Google Earth users a tool for learning about the genocide.
Images: Museum mashup shows Darfur destruction

EC ponders Europe's emergency toll-free service

March 21, 2007 8:00 PM PDT

Having created a phone number for reporting missing children, European Commission now considers future of "free-phone" system.

BBC to suspend its education Web site

March 19, 2007 1:28 PM PDT

Complaints to the European Commission that BBC Jam hurts commercial interests prompt suspension pending further review.

Google trading fairly in Korea?

February 28, 2007 11:55 AM PST

Company gets injunction order after Korean company claims AdSense unfairly terminated a contract over click fraud allegations.

U.K. data thieves face two years in prison

February 8, 2007 3:11 PM PST

Proposed changes to law aim to deter insiders and others who sell or deliberately misuse confidential information.

European Commission vouches for open source

January 17, 2007 8:51 PM PST

EU's executive arm endorses open source, offers a boost of confidence to businesses considering Linux and related software.

U.K. developing unmanned fighter jet

December 12, 2006 9:16 PM PST

Country's defense department earmarks $242 million to build technology for stealth, pilotless fighter jets.

Alleged NASA hacker's appeal set for New Year

December 12, 2006 2:45 PM PST

Gary McKinnon, the Briton faced with extradition to the U.S., is charged with hacking into U.S. military systems.

Is Wi-Fi bad for your health?

November 30, 2006 1:51 PM PST

After U.K. teacher says network gave him flushes and burning sensations, parliament member calls for government inquiry.