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Keeping the pirates at bay
The Pirate Bay has been blocked through a court order, but is this a lasting solution to online piracy?The recent UK high court decision ordering five major internet service providers (ISPs) to block...
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Making brands catalysts of change
Marketing professionals can change the world for better by promoting sustainable living practices, says Marc MathieuMarketing professionals have a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the...
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Cookies and pop-ups – bad for your health or good in moderation?
A new law requires websites to obtain prior consent before placing cookies on users' computers and smartphones – here is what you need to knowJune 2012 has been the month of the website pop-up. From...
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Advertising in social media: Wayne Rooney, Jack Wilshere and the ASA
Two recent complaints about Nike highlight what will continue to be a tricky area for brand owners and marketers to navigateLast week's decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to uphold a...
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Charity shock tactics: the numbing truth
It's time advertising took responsibility for what it puts out, argues Danny Turnbull – sensationalism isdrowning true creativityLast month the Advertising Standards Authority released a report with...
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Why the EU cookie directive is not the end of targeted marketing
Page-level targeting can still deeply connect with audiences – without the use of cookies, says Stephen GrazianoOver the last few months, it has been hard not to pay attention to the continuing...
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Will royal response to topless photos put European freedoms at risk?
Privacy and data protection laws failed to protect the Duchess of Cambridge, but will legal action risk eroding EU freedoms?Although European privacy and data protection laws should have protected the...
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New data protection regulation should reflect marketing needs
The new EU regulation must be drafted in a way to reflect up-to-date realities of how companies use dataData-driven marketing is booming. According to the findings of the DMA's inaugural Putting a...
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Is Google taking down websites to eliminate competition?
Google's algorithmic war against websites artificially increasing their search engine rankings is unfairly hitting affiliate sites, says Gordon CampbellIf you work in the online marketing industry, the...
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Whistleblowers: gagged by those in power, admired by the public
Despite facing often draconian measures, whistleblowers are increasingly winning public support, reveals a new surveyWhistleblowing is relevant in the UK now more than ever, as the recent stream of...
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Live event: Data, Censorship, Foreign Aid and International Development
Karen Fraser rounds up an event presented by Guardian Data and Google, with a panel including Douglas Alexander MPOn the evening of 16 October, the Guardian Media Network hosted yet another of its...
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IE10: the elephant in the room?
Microsoft's decision to include 'do not track' by default will lead to a greater imbalance of power in favour of the big US giants, argues Scott MeyerMicrosoft has just released Windows 8, and along...
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UK and EU ePrivacy: where are we now?
Five months on from the introduction of 'consent for cookies', the latest ePrivacy developments are EU Data Protection legislation and Do Not TrackYou may recall that the end of May saw an unusual...
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Knowledge Capitalism gone wrong
Overzealous protection of IP threatens to hobble innovation, and government reform is urgently needed, argues Birgitte AndersenIntellectual property is increasingly the cornerstone of the contemporary...
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Instagram's growing pains
Media lawyer Vanessa Barnett looks at the company's PR gaffe over its user T&Cs, and how this proves that on the internet, if a group of people is big enough, companies do listenIt all started with...
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Facebook's Graph Search puts user privacy back in the spotlight
After high profile rows over Instagram, Facebook is treading very carefully when it comes to privacy and its new search tool – but it will want to monetise in the futureThe unveiling of Facebook's...
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What can brands learn from Instagram?
After Instagram's attempt to change its terms and conditions reportedly angered users, Jo Farmer explains why brands must be explicit when using UGC for promotional purposesIn recent weeks, Instagram...
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Was DWP right to dismiss employees for using Facebook on the job?
Instead of clamping down on social media access in the workplace, employers should focus on creating social media policies that reward work, says David GorodyanskyThe Guardian recently revealed that...
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Media law trends in 2013: what's on the horizon
From libel reform to ambush marketing, our experts highlight the key media law trends in 20132013 looks set to be another year of important developments in media law. This piece highlights the key...
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Lance Armstrong's reputation and the reaction of sponsors
Why corporate sponsors need to carefully manage the potential reputational risks involved in sponsoring athletesLance Armstrong faced his trespasses in recent confessions to American talk show...
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