OFT cracks down on online electronics stores
News As part of a Europe-wide sweep, the consumer watchdog is investigating four UK online stores over possible misleading advertising and unfair practices [11 Sep 2009]
Europe assisting US with IBM antitrust probe
News The European Commission said it has provided information to US regulators looking into possible anti-competitive practices by IBM in the mainframe market [09 Oct 2009]
Europe to test Microsoft browser ballot system
News The EC has said it is happy with concessions made by the software giant to provide a choice of browsers, while Microsoft will make technical docs available to developers [07 Oct 2009]
Microsoft pushes for single global patent system
News The company wants to see a single world patent body established to "promote innovation, enrich knowledge and encourage competition" [02 Sep 2009]
McKinnon case puts IT ethics in the dock
Comment The Nasa hacker's case helps emphasise the importance of moves to improve IT ethics, says David Clarke [05 Oct 2009]
OFT broadens online advertising probe
News Following an initial consultation into the matter, the consumer watchdog is now gathering evidence for an inquiry into online behavioural advertising and pricing practices [16 Oct 2009]
Music execs put pressure on Pirate Bay owner
News Music industry federation puts added pressure on Global Gaming Factory to hand over the money it intends to pay for the Pirate Bay [07 Aug 2009]
UN agency plans database of tech devices
News The International Telecommunication Union is launching a programme to give consumers a clearer set of standards on which to judge IT devices [03 Nov 2009]
