Industry embraces the Open Register of Patent Ownership
IBM, Microsoft, ARM and others back open patent database
Author: Dave Neal
US tax department pushes cyber security overhaul after hack attack
Sweeping changes to clean up networks and cover citizens
German government says it is facing a hacker threat
Merkel malware leads to alert
France gives Google 15-day deadline to apply right to be forgotten requests
Data watchdog wants rule extended beyond local domain
US court throws out legal challenge to FCC’s net neutrality rules
FCC celebrates decision as victory for consumers and innovators
BlackBerry said to be working on an Android phone
Reports mention a hybrid device with a keyboard and touchscreen
Twitter CEO Costolo steps down as direct message limit shoots up
Change will take effect on 1 July
UK surveillance laws need a complete overhaul
Time for a clean slate, says independent reviewer of terrorism legislation
Apple Stores accused of overzealous and demeaning staff security searches
Ongoing case shows two workers complained directly to Tim Cook
Mozilla increases bug bounty rewards to $10,000
Firm promises to repay security skills with adequete rewards