Czechs Consider Reintroducing EU Data Retention Rules
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Ofcom clips BT's wings as it proposes tough regulations for high-speed data
The telecoms giant BT faces having to cut prices for high-speed data services in the £2bn-a-year wholesale "leased lines" market under new rules from the regulator, Ofcom. Businesses, mobile operators and broadband providers lease capacity on BT's lines so that they can transfer data. Ofcom said the new rules will reduce the price of newer broadband technology. The savings...
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Treasury Eases Off on Bank Rules
Financial institutions wouldn't have to vet account ownership data for accuracy, but they still would be forced to collect more data than they do now.
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Dell Approves Retention Bonuses
Dell disclosed that its board approved a $91.1 million special bonus pool as retention bonuses for some of its executives, as the computer maker tries to hold on to key personnel while it pursues a $24.4 billion buyout deal.
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