Computing.co.uk – Tories allow six-year retention of innocents’ DNA to pass

The Tories have agreed to allow government plans regarding DNA retention to become law. The plans, contained in the Crime and Security bill, restrict keeping DNA seized from suspects subsequently released or found innocent on the police national database for up to six years – except in the case of serious violent or sexual crimes where it can be retained for longer.

Computing.co.uk – Nokia set to launch iPad clone

Nokia is looking to rival Apple’s iPad with its own tablet computer, which could be in stores later this year.

BBC – Apple iPad users report Wi-Fi problems

Some owners of the newly-available iPad have reported problems with connecting their devices to Wi-Fi.

Guardian.co.uk – Bebo faces closer or sale by AOL as members log off

Social networking site bought by internet giant for $850 has seen its numbers of global users dwindle to 12.8m.

Computerworld UK – Digital Economy Bill passed along by empty House of Commons

The Digital Economy Bill has been passed to the final stage before becoming law, after a minor debate in which only a handful of the country’s 646 MPs turned up.

IT PRO -London Underground line hit by IT failure
London’s transport network took a massive hit yesterday after an IT error left travellers without the use of the Circle Line for several hours.

CBR – Facebook users slam privacy changes

New research by security firm Sophos has revealed that the vast majority of users on social networking site Facebook oppose the recently-announced privacy changes. Sophos quizzed 680 users through its website and Facebook profile, with 95 per cent of respondents claiming the new changes are a “bad thing”. Just 2 per cent said they support the changes while the rest didn’t understand what changes were being proposed by Facebook.