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Credits: BBC News By: Dave Lee After widespread criticism, Google has begun reinstating some links it had earlier removed under the controversial "right to be forgotten" ruling. Above excerpts and read the full article on www.bbc.co.uk
Robert Peston, the BBC Economics Editor reports on the BBC website how an article he wrote on his blog in 2007 is to be blocked in searches by Google on the basis of the ‘Right to be Forgotten ruling by the European Court of Justice. If correct (he has apparently had notification from Google) and […]
Credits: The Age By: Ben Grubb The consumer watchdog is taking legal action in the Federal Court against an Australian cleaning company it says was involved in posting fake testimonials about its business on the internet. Above excerpts and read the full article on www.theage.com.au
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Credits: ZDNet By: Mary Jo Foley Microsoft Internet Explorer officials are attempting to distance themselves from a paid social-media effort by an advocate marketing company meant to promote Microsoft’s IE browser. Above excerpts and read the full article on https://www.zdnet.com
Updated KwikChex member Proof of Quality Profile: The London Bridge Experience The London Bridge Experience wins awards Runner up for Best Attraction for Groups 2014 Group Travel Awards Voted the UK’s Best Year Round Scare Attraction six times: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Screamie Awards
KwikChex discusses the laws concerning outdated and irrelevant online reviews on BBC Radio 4 programme You & Yours. KwikChex is taking a number of new actions following recent rulings and changes in the laws, including applications under the Right to be Forgotten principles and defamation. We are also pursuing an inter
BBC Click – The BBC’s flagship technology programme What happens to a business when somebody deliberately fakes online feedback… Click Here to listen to the Interview
Credits: The Telegraph By: Olivia Goldhill Internet abuse goes far beyond a few nasty comments. We look at the false rumours and online sabotage that can destroy reputations Above excerpts and read the full article on www.telegraph.co.uk
The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice in which Google were held responsible for the effect of links containing unwelcome information about an individual and were ordered to remove the links has sparked great debate – but this is just the beginning of potential legal issues affecting many Internet com
Credits: Phuket Gazette By: Bill Barnett Another interesting site, KwikChex, is seizing an opportunity to lead the space in online reputation and internet defamation. Here, proof of quality is meant to assure customers that what they read online is credible and real. Above excerpts and read the full article on www.phuk
Credits: The Guardian By: Joshua Rozenberg Internet company’s ‘initial effort’ in releasing form for those wishing to be erased from search will have to explain in detail. Above excerpts and read the full article on www.theguardian.com
