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Europe VoIP group resists emergency-call regulations

Google, Intel, Microsoft, Skype try to persuade European regulators that VoIP providers should not have to provide access to emergency services.

December 17, 2007 12:09 PM PST

The future of telecom regulation in Europe

Reformed regulatory framework would affect access, Internet calling, privacy, security, and Net neutrality across Europe.

November 14, 2007 9:59 AM PST

Libertarianism and its discontents

CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says that while those in the tech world want to see government out of our lives, they don't really mean it.

October 18, 2007 7:00 AM PDT

Why political bloggers can breathe easier

Internet attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains how political blogs are able to remain exempt from campaign finance regulations.

September 19, 2007 4:00 AM PDT

A call for Net neutrality debate in U.K.

Web's global nature makes it essential for U.K. and Europe to discuss Net neutrality, says British Computer Society president.

September 17, 2007 2:07 PM PDT

House passes more tech-friendly antispyware bill

In win for tech industry, bill that would not regulate the software industry clears the House of Representatives.

May 23, 2007 6:41 AM PDT

Senators demand more regulations on Net pharmacies

Politicians mull forcing ISPs to block "rogue" pharmacies or monitoring customers' Web traffic to block ads.

May 17, 2007 5:20 AM PDT

FCC imposes rules designed to prevent pretexting

Commission order lists new regulations phone companies must follow to protect subscriber call records, other personal data.

April 3, 2007 6:37 AM PDT

E.U. official: Now isn't time for RFID regulations

European Commission won't levy stiff rules on radio frequency ID tags now. But bureaucrats promise to do so later if they smell privacy concerns.

April 3, 2007 6:38 AM PDT

Supreme Court rules EPA can regulate greenhouse gases

Rebuking the EPA's stance, a 5-4 U.S Supreme Court decision says greenhouse gases can be regulated as pollutants, but falls short of ordering the agency to do so.

April 3, 2007 5:03 AM PDT

Freedom of information? Uncle Sam, get it right!

Attorney Eric Sinrod says 10 years after Congress enacted E-FOIA regulations, government agencies are coming up woefully short.

March 28, 2007 6:54 AM PDT

FCC to study need for more Net neutrality regulation

Federal Communications Commission says it will invite public comments on the need for more Net neutrality protections.

March 23, 2007 6:04 AM PDT

Symantec buys risk-management start-up

Acquisition is to provide Symantec with new tools to help customers take manual Web-based policy compliance assessments.

March 8, 2007 6:05 PM PST

Senator wants to ban 'deceptive' video game ratings

Republican Sam Brownback makes another attempt at new regulations for the video game industry and its rating outfits.

February 15, 2007 6:52 AM PST

Spyware, data privacy bills reappear in House

Congress has tried for years to enact spyware regulations and restrictions on Social Security numbers, with no luck so far.

February 9, 2007 10:57 AM PST

Trend Micro CEO settles SEC action

Company says its chief executive reached a settlement with the SEC over allegations of securities violations in the trading of SINA stock.

February 8, 2007 9:56 AM PST

Telcos may face new antipretexting regulations

Proposal by two Congress members would require phone carriers to notify customers whose records have been unlawfully accessed.

February 8, 2007 7:23 AM PST

Google's Schmidt pitches 'self-governing' Net

CEO says nightmare scenario would be an online environment subject to tight regulations, policing of digital identities.

February 7, 2007 7:03 AM PST

Bush pushes energy regulations, ethanol

President's State of the Union address calls for renewable energy and higher fuel standards for cars. But the Iraq war was on everyone's mind.

January 24, 2007 8:56 AM PST

Lobby bill spares political bloggers

Senators strike a section that would have required some "grassroots" lobbying groups to register or face prison time.

January 22, 2007 6:43 AM PST
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