Beware the dangers of the data explosion

LONDON, UK: According to PwC, the data explosion leaves companies exposed to new legal risks. 15 Nov 2010 10:18

Refugees can now own bank accounts

Refugees and asylum permit holders in South Africa will from now on be able apply for bank accounts in the country, the Home Affairs Department announced on Thursday, 11 November 2010. 12 Nov 2010 09:42

Cuts in the wrong place will leave public sector open to fraud

LONDON, UK: PwC is warning its public sector clients that spending constraints and staff cuts in the wrong places may leave the public sector open to fraud, as employees affected by redundancy (and suppliers faced with contract termination) seek to maximise their benefit on the way out. The report, Navigating Your Way Through Stormy Waters, focuses on increasing risks in this area. 12 Nov 2010 07:59

Google's Street View privacy breach damages users' confidence

[Jack Adams] While Google has escaped a fine for collecting personal data - including email addresses and passwords - being used in UK public Wi-Fi spots, the issue has been damaging to user's confidence in the brand. 9 Nov 2010 10:35

EPC gets copyright management idea accepted

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Publishers Council (EPC*) has succeeded in getting its idea for 21st century copyright management accepted as one of just seven "Big Ideas" sought by the European Commission to forward its Digital Agenda strategy. 5 Nov 2010 11:43

VAT change eliminates carousel fraud threat from carbon markets

Carousel fraud, estimated to have cost the EU €5bn in lost tax revenues, will be eliminated from UK trading after changes to VAT regulations came into force this week. 3 Nov 2010 11:06

Adobe collaborates on new mobile advertising standards

SAN JOSE, US/JOHANNESBURG, SA: At Adobe MAX, Adobe's worldwide developer conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated announced it is collaborating with six leading digital advertising companies to define two new full screen ad formats for smart phones that support Adobe Flash Player 10.1 software and/or HTML5. 1 Nov 2010 11:19

Centre for Public Integrity announces new strategy

WASHINGTON, DC, US: The Centre for Public Integrity, one of the United States' oldest and largest non-profit investigative news organisations, has received unanimous approval from its board of directors to embark on a new strategy aimed at generating more accountability reporting, new audiences, and earned revenues in the digital marketplace. 29 Oct 2010 11:47

Wal-Mart boss sees 'progress' on easing India retail ban

NEW DELHI, INDIA: India's government appears to be moving closer to opening up the nation's vast retail sector to foreign investors, the head of the world's number one retailer Wal-Mart said on Monday. 27 Oct 2010 06:13

Interflora vs M&S: Online marketers await outcome with bated breath

LONDON, UK: Flower retailer Interflora has begun legal action against Marks & Spencer for allegedly bidding on its brand name on Google Adwords. According to Matthew Whiteway, client services director at leading search specialist agency and technology firm Greenlight, were Interflora to win this battle, it would set a precedent, with a number of advertisers likely to follow suit. Online marketers meanwhile will be waiting with bated breath. A ruling in favour of Interflora could see them frantically having to review their AdWords accounts. 15 Oct 2010 08:01

Orangeworks SA wins trademark battle

JOHANNESBURG, SA / BRISTOL, UK: Orangeworks Accounting Software has won the battle to register its name, despite a battle since 2006 against European cellular network company Orange Personal Communications Services Limited, relating to the use of the 'Orange' element of the name. 17 Sep 2010 09:29

FEPE feedback

BEIRUT, LEBANON: 170 delegates from 29 countries, who operate in the out of home (OOH) space, converged in Lebanon for the 51st FEPE Conference, which has been described as the most successful to date. Delegates were able to hear the insights of the industry's most knowledgeable thought leaders from around the world. The conference identified and shared information on future trends, and also discussed new ways to becoming a more engaging as a medium. 27 Jul 2010 12:42

Dangers in the Dust - inside the global asbestos trade

LONDON, UK / WASHINGTON, DC: Banned or restricted in more than 50 countries, white asbestos continues to be widely used in China, India, Russia and Brazil, and many developing nations, according to Dangers in the Dust, a joint report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the BBC's International News Services. 22 Jul 2010 11:08

Trade restrictions placed on Namibian commodities

The veterinary import permits for venison, beef, mutton and goat meat not slaughtered at South African approved abattoirs have been cancelled following the outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Namibia. 18 May 2010 13:32