The UK government has announced plans to adopt Creative Commons licences for the use of government open data.
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Concerns Mount Over British Digital Economy Bill
The UK Digital Economy Bill is facing mounting criticism, as an influential group of MPs has expressed concern the bill may violate human rights.
UK Digital Economy Bill Dealt Blow as Minister Resigns
The Guardian reports that the UK government's bid to push the digital economy bill through has been dealt another setback after Siôn Simon, the creative industries minister appointed to pilot the legislation through parliament for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, announced he is resigning an MP.
UK Conservatives Promise 100 Mbps Broadband By 2017
The UK Conservatives have promised 100 Mbps broadband service to the majority of homes in the country by 2017.
UK Cross Party Motion Tabled on ACTA
Members of Parliament representing the three major UK parties have all signed onto a cross-party motion calling for greater transparency. Tom Watson (Labour), John Whittingdale (Conservative), Lindsay Hoyle (Labour), and Don Foster (Lib Democrats) have all supported the following motion: That this House is deeply concerned by the secrecy surrounding […]
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