Justices Weigh Relevance of TV Indecency Laws
The Supreme Court justices heard arguments on whether the government still has good reason to regulate cursing and nudity on broadcast television.
F.C.C. Seeks to Ease Media Ownership Rule
The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to loosen limits on newspaper-broadcast ownership raises concerns about further consolidation in the industry.
Murdoch Tabloids’ Targets Included Downing Street and the Crown
Reports surfaced that two of Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers may have bribed police officers to obtain information about Queen Elizabeth II and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Ecuador Votes on Bid to Give More Control to President
The referendum would strengthen Rafael Correa’s power over the media and the nation’s judiciary.
Advertising: Marketers Celebrate Glimmers of Recovery
Agency executives said that ad spending was on the rise but urged the industry to be careful about privacy concerns in order to ward off regulation.
Europe Seeks Ways to Lower Data Roaming Charges
The European Union’s telecommunication commissioner said that she was likely to seek new regulations to put an end to “rip-offs” that Europeans face when traveling.
In Tokyo, a Crackdown on Sexual Images of Minors
Japanese publishers and fans are objecting to newly tightened restrictions on sales of explicit manga comics in Tokyo.
Brussels Wants 7-Year Limit on Works Digitized by Google
Companies like Google that digitize artworks and books from public bodies should allow other companies and institutions to commercialize those materials after seven years, E.U. advisers said.
In India, Reality TV Catches On, With Some Qualms
In a country where public kissing is largely frowned on, a crop of reality TV shows, some featuring risqué situations, are gaining popularity, but also public scrutiny.
F.C.C. Is Set to Regulate Net Access
The new rules would create two classes of Internet access, one for fixed-line providers and the other wireless.
A Call for a Federal Office to Guide Online Privacy
A Commerce Department task force is recommending that a Privacy Policy Office would work with other agencies on international and commercial data privacy issues.
