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Google Readies Takedown Tool After EU Ruling Creates Surge Of Requests
Policiticans and paedophiles have asked to have links removed from search results. Google will make an automated tool to sift the requests
Our Individual Data: The Overlooked Casualty In The European Elections
Think about data privacy issues when you cast your vote next week, urges Rafael Laguna, CEO of Open Xchange
EU Court Tells Google To Abide By The ‘Right To Be Forgotten’
It looks like users from the EU will be able to edit results which come up when someone searches for their name
Microsoft Shareholder Sues Company Over EU ‘Browser Choice’ Mistake
A lawsuit tries to establish who’s to blame for a “technical error” which led to a £484 million fine
Microsoft Azure Gains EU Privacy Approval
The Microsoft Azure platform becomes the first solution to meet the EU's stringent privacy requirements
European Parliament Backs Net Neutrality And An End To EU Roaming
Connected Continent package faces one more hurdle before it can become law, but European roaming is set to end by December 2015
SAP Data Centres To Run On 100 Percent Renewable Power
New approach signals SAP efforts to move towards a green cloud
The Pirate Bay Founder Peter Sunde Will Be Running For EU Parliament
“We need to reboot the thing called democracy,” says former spokesman for the file-sharing website
EU Roaming Charges Could Be Eliminated By December 2015
End to EU roaming charges moves a step closer after European Parliament group rules in favour ahead of MEP vote
European Parliament Backs Universal Smartphone Charger
Universal smartphone charger gets European backing in the hope it will make life easier for users and reduce e-waste
European Parliament Approves EU Data Protection Regulation Draft
Overwhelming majority of MEPs vote in favour of measures like the ‘right to be forgotten’ and increased data breach fines
Snowden Leaks Pit Technology Against Democracy, Says EU: CeBIT 2014
EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes says it is crucial that European data protection legislation is pushed through in 2014
EU Says Roaming “Madness” Costs Operators Huge Revenues
Nearly half of European mobile users don't use mobile data because of high roaming costs, says EU
European App Economy Will Be Worth £52 Billion By 2018, Says EU
There will be plenty of developer jobs, but lack of education and skills could sabotage European success
EU Wants A Deadline For ‘Globalisation’ Of ICANN
European Commissioner Neelie Kroes says it’s time to change the way the Internet is governed
Safer Internet Day: Neelie Kroes Says Parents Must Protect Children Online
EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes says the government cannot keep your kids safe online
Google To Change Search Results Following EU Antitrust Agreement
European Commission orders Google to display links to competitor services
Google Close To Settling EU Antitrust Charges – Reports
Google is looking to end a three year EU investigation into its practices
4G Data Roaming To Generate £26bn For Operators By 2018
New report says 4G will increase roaming revenues, but warns EU legislation will start to bite
EC Forms Group To Determine Future Of 470-790 MHz Spectrum
Vodafone, BBC and others form spectrum group to establish use for UHF band
Yet Another Google Antitrust Proposal Rejected By EU
There's still time to avoid multi-billion fine, says Joaquin Almunia
EU Promotes Renewable Energy In Data Centres
The RenewIT project aims to get data centres using solar and other renewable sources
EU Threatens To Scrap ‘Safe Harbour’ Agreement With The US
Unless the NSA changes its ways, the data protection agreement could be cancelled as early as summer 2014
Google Insists EU Search Settlement Offer Is Fair
Google's legal counsel insists the antitrust settlement offer satisfies EU's concerns, despite concerns by rivals
EU To Approve Nokia Microsoft Deal, As Chinese Strikes Continue
EU reportedly set to greenlight takeover but Chinese workers claim they are being forced to sign new, unfavourable, contracts
EC Approves In-Flight 3G And 4G As EASA Relaxes Take-off Rules
Europe approves mobile use above 3,000 metres as EASA says tablets and smartphones can be used during take-off and landing
NSA Monitored 60 Million Spanish Phone Calls In One Month
Spanish authorities demand explanation after Snowdon documents reveal yet another mass surveillance operation
European Committee Votes For Strict Privacy Laws
Right to be forgotten, increased fines, in tough EU privacy draft
Kroes Tells Operators To Prepare For The End Of EU Roaming Charges
Operators must prepare for the single European telecoms market says Neelie Kroes