Buys Inc. Attorneys ICT Law Blog     Saturday, January 24, 2009     UK databases of usable patents go live | OUT-LAW.COM Two databases have been launched which will enable anyone wishing to use an invention to find out if their use is legal. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published the database of patents. Friday, January 16, 2009     British data protection standard is published | OUT-LAW.COM A set of instructions on how organisations can stay within the Data Protection Act (DPA) while storing personal information has been published by British Standards (BSI). Man bust for Facebook insults That’s what happened to an Eldorado Park man, Duane Brady, who allegedly left a string of defamatory messages for Daniella Cox, a friend of his wife. The 10 most downloaded torrents With global internet speeds and caps steadily increasing, downloading television shows and movies is at an all time high. Laster of Facebook Om iemand op die internet sleg te sê kan nét so gevaarlik wees as om iemand in lewende lywe te beledig. Hoax e-mail accused acquitted: South Africa: News: News24 Former spy boss Billy Masetlha and his two co-accused in the hoax email saga were acquitted of the charges against them on Thursday. Tuesday, January 13, 2009     Media freedom’s rocky year shows the need for vigilance It’s timely at the start of the new year to take stock of the significant developments in media law in 2008. The ANC had proposed at its Polokwane conference in December 2007 that a statutory media appeals tribunal to regulate the print media be explored. Cellphone industry players should talk to avoid RICA implementation nightmares The long-delayed implementation of the RICA Act is finally set to kick in early this year, after years of wrangling. But even now, the cellular industry and its satellites may not be ready for the task that lies ahead. Bad blogs trash corporate reputations COMPANIES are finding it harder to protect their corporate reputations as consumers can now vent frustrations to large communities at the push of a button. Thursday, January 08, 2009     British Standard explains how to store data for use as evidence | OUT-LAW.COM A new British Standard has been published that aims to maximise the evidential weight of electronic information held by companies. BS 10008 sets out requirements for data management in companies to ensure the integrity of information. Elton John loses landmark irony libel case | OUT-LAW.COM A spoof newspaper diary which claimed that Elton John's fundraising efforts were principally designed to give him a chance to meet other celebrities and engage in self-promotion was not libellous, the High Court has ruled. ITWeb :Hackers out bank secrets The Competition Commission has launched a witch-hunt to prosecute several unknown people, which it believes cracked a confidential report and posted it online.The Competition Commission has launched a witch-hunt to prosecute several unknown people, which it believes cracked a confidential report and posted it online. Monday, January 05, 2009     Facebook OK for legal documents: Australian court Facebook has brought friends together, allowed them to post embarrassing pictures and air their dirty laundry. Now the widely popular social networking Web site is being used to notify an Australian couple that their home is being repossessed. US recording association to stop piracy lawsuits - Breaking News - Technology - theage.com.au The US recording association said Friday that it will stop suing people who download music illegally and focus instead on getting Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to take action. Warner Music Removes Its Videos From YouTube as Licensing Talks Stall - NYTimes.com It is about to become a little more difficult to watch music videos by Madonna, Metallica and Kid Rock. RIAA Abandons Mass Lawsuit Strategy in File-Sharing War The music industry trade group that has been suing people en masse for sharing music on the Internet has said uncle -- at least in this particular theater of war. The RIAA now wants Internet service providers to cooperate in giving their customers sharp warnings for engaging in illegal downloading practices -- and then to cut off their access if they don't stop. Zuma v Shapiro Mnr. 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