Computing.co.uk – Information Commissioner calls for custodial sentences
The Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, has called for custodial sentences for serious breaches of the data protection law following the death of a pensioner caused by illegal disclosure of police information.

BBC – Johnston Press websites start charging for news
One of the UK’s biggest newspaper firms is starting to limit access to online content from six of its titles.

BBC – The Royal Society puts historic papers online
One of the world’s oldest scientific institutions is making the start of its 350th year by putting 60 of its most memorable research papers online.

Silicon.com – eBay app lets uses bid from a BlackBerry
eBay has released an app for BlackBerry. The application, co-developed by the auction site and RIM, lets users search, track and buy items using their smartphone.

IT PRO – Apple changes terms and conditions
Apple has agreed to change its terms and conditions following concerns raised by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The OFT had indentified problems with the terms for customers when either buying directly from Apple or the iTunes store as well as when downloading software from the web.

Computerworld UK – Google execs threatened with prison in Italy
Milan prosecutors sought prison sentences ranging from six months to one year for four Google executives accused of violating Italy’s privacy laws over the posting of a video showing the bullying of a handicapped teenage boy.