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New EU digital strategy to focus on users' rights
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| Consumers will be at the core of the
| European Union's 'i2015' action plan for
| the future of the digital economy, which
| the EU institutions are beginning to shape
| and plan to deliver by spring 2010.
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http://www.euractiv.com/en/infosociety/new-eu-digital-strategy-focus-users-rights/article-188133
FTC Targets RoboCalls
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| The FTC said Tuesday that it has filed
| suit against three firms for allegedly
| making "hundreds of thousands or even
| millions" of robocalls to consumers in
| violation of the Do Not Call rule and
| other laws. The three groups targeted
| allegedly called consumers in a bid to
| sell "worthless credit-card interest-rate
| reduction programs for hefty up-front fees
| of as much as $1,495," the agency said in
| a statement. The groups have been ordered
| to stop making the calls pending trial.
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http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/12/ftc-targets-robocalls.php
Yesterday:
EU rolls out out astroturf guide for consumer laws
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| Social networking sites and blogs can be
| governed by the European Union's Unfair
| Commercial Practices Directive, according
| to new guidance published by the European
| Commission.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/08/eu_consumer_protection_laws/
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