UK: LEGAL RULING HITS BULLETIN BOARD PRIVACY

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The privacy of online bulletin board users in the UK is under threat following a legal ruling that requires Interactive Investor, which operates a bulletin board for retail investors, to hand over user details to Internet directory company Scoot.com. The details are being sought by Scoot.com to investigate libellous accusations against it that appeared on the bulletin board. Scoot.com is also concerned about leaks of confidential information from the company that it believes may have come from former or current employees. If users' privacy is threatened, many bulletin boards may have to close down at a time when shares in Internet-based companies are already falling.

Online services, Internet services, Online information services, Interactive Investor International, Scoot.com PLC

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UK: INTERNET PROVIDERS FACE LIBEL COMPLAINTS

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An increasing number of complaints are being lodged with Internet service providers (ISP) in the UK from people who have claimed that they have been libelled over the Internet. A recent case found an ISP liable for contents of clients' web pages. ISPs are removing offending web pages and are also calling for changes in the law as freedom of speech and the prosperity of Internet business could be adversely affected if they are to face expensive court action. A number of ISPs have considered transferring their operations overseas to avoid the potential wrangles.

Financial management, Internet service providers, Crimes against

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UK: ULTIMO FACES LAWSUIT

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The manufacturer of the Ultimo bra, MJM International, is facing a GB[pound] 500,000mn claim for compensation from former director, Clifford Taylor, who argues that he was wrongfully dismissed by the company in October 2000 when his wife refused to give up intellectual property rights to the bra. However, company chief, Michelle Mone, claims that it was her idea to create the bra which has silicone gel pouches designed to mimic real breasts.

Corsets & Allied Garments, Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Lingerie, Loungewear, and Nightwear Manufacturing, Women's clothing industry, Clothing industry, Women's foundations, MJM International

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