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Chinese hackers gained access to 'thousands' of surveillance orders, says Washington Post

By Adi Robertson on May 20, 2013 04:40 pm + 8 comments

When Chinese hackers attacked Google in 2009, they may have gained access to years' worth of Continue reading…
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Federal agents used Stingray phone location tracker without informing judges

By Jacob Kastrenakes on March 27, 2013 09:40 pm + 21 comments

Federal agents regularly used a cellphone location tracking device known as a Stingray without Continue reading…
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In the eyes of the law, is an iMessage a text or an email?

By Aaron Souppouris on January 9, 2013 04:27 am + 21 comments

Over recent years a multitude of text services have attempted to replace text messaging and phone Continue reading…
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Apple's revised Samsung design statement printed in UK newspapers

By Ben Kersey on November 2, 2012 07:16 am + 211 comments

Apple has posted its Samsung Galaxy Tab design acknowledgement in several UK newspapers today f Continue reading…
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UK court orders Apple to rewrite 'untrue' Samsung apology

By Adi Robertson on November 1, 2012 09:24 am + 473 comments

A UK court has reprimanded Apple for adding "incorrect" details to its online statement that Samsung Continue reading…
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Google and Oracle ordered to disclose bloggers and journalists they paid to influence coverage (update)

By Dante D'Orazio on August 7, 2012 03:44 pm + 170 comments

Google vs. Oracle is wrapping up, but a surprising court order has just been issued by Judge William Continue reading…
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Icelandic firm ordered to process WikiLeaks donations or face fines

By Andrew Webster on July 12, 2012 03:57 pm + 10 comments

A court in Iceland has ordered former WikiLeaks business partner Valitor to reopen credit card Continue reading…
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US government takedown requests more than triple in 12 months, says Google Report

By Jeff Blagdon on June 18, 2012 07:11 am + 15 comments

In its new Transparency Report, Google presents a look at the number and nature of the takedown Continue reading…
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Virgin becomes first UK service provider to block The Pirate Bay

By Adi Robertson on May 3, 2012 09:46 am + 41 comments

Mere days after the UK's High Court ruled that internet service providers must block access to Continue reading…
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Indian court orders all ISPs to block 104 music sharing sites

By Adi Robertson on March 16, 2012 05:45 pm + 24 comments

The Indian Music Industry (IMI) consortium is hoping to combat piracy with a sweeping court order Continue reading…