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Leaked EU memo highlights concerns over data retention law

Digital rights groups in Europe have called for a ban on blanket data retention after a leaked internal memo from the European Commission admitted that there are significant problems with the current E.U. Data Retention Directive.
EU launches antitrust investigation of Samsung patent licensing

The European Commission is investigating the way Samsung Electronics licenses its patents on technology essential to mobile communications networks, concerned that it may be in breach of European competition law.
Europe pledges €10m for cloud computing partnership

One year after announcing her intention to develop a European Cloud Computing Strategy, Europe's Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes Thursday made a first cash commitment to the initiative.
Europe's proposed new data laws called a burden on business

Europe's proposed new laws on data protection are burdensome and expensive, but may give companies incentive to put more measures in place to secure data, according to representatives of business interests.
Internet users to get new rights under EU data protection proposals

Internet users in the European Union will benefit from greater control over their personal data if new proposals to reform the Data Protection Directive are implemented.

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