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Commission consultation: the need for pan-European copyright licences

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Fri, 11 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

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Apple lowers UK prices but might cut catalogue

Apple will lower its prices for music downloads in the UK following pressure from consumer lobby group Which? to the European Commission.

Wed, 09 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

Major internet radio station switches off UK

Internet radio station Pandora will stop broadcasting to the UK next week after failing to reach a deal with music rights holders.

Tue, 08 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

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Lawsuit over Virgin Mobile's use of Flickr girl blames Creative Commons

Virgin Mobile is being sued by woman who says that a photo of her daughter was taken from a photo-sharing site and used in an ad campaign without permission. The photographer is also suing, claiming he was not warned that his photo could be used in ads.

Wed, 26 Sept., 2007| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

Revolutionary label to focus on streaming as downloads falter

A record label which uses Creative Commons licences and allows consumers to choose how much they pay for music is focusing on streaming music because its downloading business has dipped dramatically.

Wed, 19 Sept., 2007| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

Information security agency is lawful, says European Court

Rejecting a legal challenge from the UK, the European Court of Justice ruled yesterday that the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA), a centre of expertise for Member States and EU Institutions, was established legally.

ENISA was set up in 2004 and is based in Crete. The Court said it was correctly established on the basis of the single market clause in Article 95 of the EC Treaty.

Tue, 30 Jan., 2007| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

YouTube blocks mobile video encoder

YouTube has blocked a small company from making YouTube videos available on mobile phones. The action came just days after YouTube announced its own mobile deal with US mobile phone operator Verizon.