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Politicans form transatlantic spam alliance

...bid to tackle spammers. Speaking to ZDNet UK on Wednesday, APIG chairman Derek Wyatt MP said the move would improve communication on e-commerce between... Read more

24 March, 2005 by Dan Ilet

MP to propose tougher cybercrime laws

...Act with a motion planned by chairman and Labour MP for Sittingbourne Derek Wyatt. APIG wants to see amendments made to the Computer Misuse Act... Read more

14 March, 2005 by Will Sturgeon

MPs call for one, simplified privacy law

...include the Data Protection Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. Derek Wyatt MP who, along with John Robertson MP, chairs apComms, said at... Read more

16 October, 2009 by David Meyer

CMA to get backdoor update

...in with a wider bill is actually a positive sign, according to Derek Wyatt MP, a long-time proponent of reform to the current CMA... Read more

26 January, 2006 by Will Sturgeon

IPod row: MPs rush to Apple's aid

...over its policy for supplying replacement batteries for its iPod music player. Derek Wyatt MP and John Pugh MP have both submitted amendments to an... Read more

23 January, 2004 by Graeme Wearden

Government backs anti-spam mission to US

...month to lobby for stricter spam controls. The group, which will include Derek Wyatt MP and e-envoy Andrew Pinder, are scheduled to appear before... Read more

19 September, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

UK laws may help spammers look legit

...one system, and the US adopts another, there'll be anarchy," predicted Derek Wyatt, joint chairman of the APIG, on Thursday. Wyatt, and fellow MPs... Read more

4 July, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

Government: Our spam laws won't be enough

...we can't expect complete compliance with the new directive," said Timms. Derek Wyatt MP, joint-chair of the All Party Internet group, which organised... Read more

1 July, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

Spam growth shows no sign of stopping

...event has been organised by the parliamentary All Party Internet Group (APIG). Derek Wyatt, chairman of the APIG, hopes that Tuesday's summit will generate... Read more

30 June, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

Spam inquiry to focus on international laws

...to be opened by e-commerce minister Stephen Timms and hosted by Derek Wyatt MP. Wyatt, Labour member of parliament for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, is... Read more

16 June, 2003 by Matt Loney

MPs to hold spam summit

...examined in depth at a series of events in London this summer. Derek Wyatt MP, a long-time campaigner for tougher action against spam, especially... Read more

21 May, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

MPs register broadband concerns

...committee on Culture, Media and Sport considered the introduction of Ofcom -- and Derek Wyatt, another tech-savvy MP. Both the government and BT, though, insist... Read more

26 February, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

Ofcom won't ban spam

...be unsuccessful. Speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, MP Derek Wyatt said that Ofcom should make Internet Service Providers (ISPs) tackle the... Read more

5 December, 2002 by Graeme Wearden

Broadband critics hit out at Communications Bill

...on that and rural areas are left out," said Harvey. According to Derek Wyatt, Labour MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, Ofcom should be made to... Read more

4 December, 2002 by Graeme Wearden

MP seeks solar-powered laptop for developing world

...picking a new technology issue every time it is offered, according to Derek Wyatt, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey. Mr Wyatt is attempting to gather... Read more

2 October, 2002 by Peter Judge

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