EU lists data-sharing policies for first time

The EU and its 27 member states have almost 20 programmes, agencies and agreements governing the exchange of personal, business and telecoms data of EU citizens, a first ever audit has shown. Meanwhile, the commission has admitted that its anti-terrorism policies are often made on an 'ad hoc' basis.
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Online privacy labels to prevent shoppers 'selling their souls'

EUobserver.com reports that US and EU consumer protection bodies are pushing for a data privacy labelling system which would make it easier for online shoppers to become aware of how their personal data is being used and passed on to other companies.


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Brussels in fresh push to end EU patent saga

EUobserver.com reports that in a bid to bring down translation costs for European businesses and help them compete on the world market, the European Commission has suggested EU governments should accept patents in English, French or German.


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