Legal

Google starts accepting ‘right to be forgotten’ requests in Europe

The company set up a page where people can submit their requests

DOJ files gov’t contracting lawsuit against CA

CA 'knowingly overcharged' the US government for software licenses and maintenance, the DOJ says

Facebook request for EU WhatsApp antitrust review could streamline process

Facebook is asking for a European Commission review of the $19 billion deal, according to reports

Can Digital Rights Management and the Open Web Coexist?

Germany drops NSA prosecution due to lack of evidence

This decision will reduce the work of data protection authorities "to absurdity", a German DPA said

LulzSec leader sentenced to time served

A judge praises the computer hacker for his cooperation in preventing other attacks

Money talks, innovation walks: Patent trolls win big in Congress

Software bug disrupts e-vote count in Belgian election

A bug led to incoherent election results, the Belgian government said

Apple asks US court to order Samsung to remove infringing features

Apple also wants the court to review a jury order and hike damages

US seeks leniency for ‘Sabu,’ Lulzsec leader-turned-snitch

Prosecutors contend the seven months time he has served is enough for Hector Xavier Monsegur