Policy & legislation
US creates AI data-sharing task force 
US creates AI data-sharing task force
Group will oversee the creation of educational resources for AI
11 Jun 2021
FBI still frowns on ransomware payments
FBI still frowns on ransomware payments
Even though major companies are paying millions in ransom, the FBI’s policy hasn’t changed
11 Jun 2021
What are the responsibilities of a data controller?
What are the responsibilities of a data controller?
If your organisation collect people's data, you need to know how GDPR applies to your practices
11 Jun 2021
Researchers send “unhackable” quantum data over 370-mile optical fiber
Researchers send “unhackable” quantum data over 370-mile optical fiber
Breakthrough could pave the way for highly secure worldwide communications
11 Jun 2021
CD Projekt acknowledges stolen data is being circulated online
CD Projekt acknowledges stolen data is being circulated online
International law enforcement agencies Interpol and Europol have been informed
11 Jun 2021
UK and US announce new science and technology partnership
UK and US announce new science and technology partnership
The two countries will collaborate on creating new jobs as well as increasing the cyber security of UK and US citizens
11 Jun 2021
Canadian mounted police broke law with Clearview AI deal
Canadian mounted police broke law with Clearview AI deal
The use of a facial image database violated the country’s Privacy Act, said Canada’s privacy regulator
11 Jun 2021
French e-signature startup hoping to break US dominance raises €30 million
French e-signature startup hoping to break US dominance raises €30 million
The e-signature market, dominated by the likes of DocuSign and Adobe, is expected to grow by 24.6% per year over the next decade
10 Jun 2021
President Biden repeals and replaces Trump’s TikTok executive order
President Biden repeals and replaces Trump’s TikTok executive order
For the second time since May, Biden voids a Trump-era executive order targeting social media
9 Jun 2021
US Senate approves bill to counter China tech competition
US Senate approves bill to counter China tech competition
The measures will look to combat competition from China and boost US semiconductor manufacturing
9 Jun 2021
US and Australia arrest 'hundreds' in encrypted messaging sting
US and Australia arrest 'hundreds' in encrypted messaging sting
The 'Anom' app was installed on phones distributed by authorities and has led to arrests in 18 countries across the globe
8 Jun 2021
IT Pro 20/20: What the EU's new AI rules mean for business
IT Pro 20/20: What the EU's new AI rules mean for business
The 17th issue of IT Pro 20/20 considers the effect of new regulations on the IT industry
7 Jun 2021
UK to scrap Digital Services Tax in favour of G7 tax deal
UK to scrap Digital Services Tax in favour of G7 tax deal
The Global Tax Agreement was announced following a two-day meeting chaired by chancellor Rishi Sunak
7 Jun 2021
Labour urges NHS Digital to halt patient data-sharing plans
Labour urges NHS Digital to halt patient data-sharing plans
Pooling pseudonymised medical records risks undermining doctor-patient trust, warns shadow health minister
7 Jun 2021
Millions behind on paying broadband bills in UK
Millions behind on paying broadband bills in UK
Citizens Advice is urging the government to ensure low-cost broadband is available to those on low incomes
4 Jun 2021
Almost half of workers would share health data with their employer
Almost half of workers would share health data with their employer
However, a fifth said they do not trust their organisation to use their personal health data responsibly
4 Jun 2021
Senators ask Google to conduct racial equality audit
Senators ask Google to conduct racial equality audit
Google has dealt poorly with recent racial issues, according to Senate Democrats
3 Jun 2021
Amazon’s Ring now requires police to request doorbell videos publicly
Amazon’s Ring now requires police to request doorbell videos publicly
Previously, Ring owners got private messages from police looking for user videos
3 Jun 2021
Tories fined £10,000 after sending unwanted campaign emails
Tories fined £10,000 after sending unwanted campaign emails
ICO said the breach of data protection laws was “serious”
3 Jun 2021
Japan to lure semiconductor makers with financial incentives
Japan to lure semiconductor makers with financial incentives
Semiconductor technology is now “as important as food or energy”
3 Jun 2021
New study shows global privacy investments increasing
New study shows global privacy investments increasing
Companies must still try harder on cookie consent
2 Jun 2021
Vocus subsidiaries Dodo and iPrimus fined $2.5m for misleading broadband claims
Vocus subsidiaries Dodo and iPrimus fined $2.5m for misleading broadband claims
This comes after an investigation carried out by the Australian competition and consumer watchdog
2 Jun 2021
Japan funds $338 million TSMC chip development project
Japan funds $338 million TSMC chip development project
The country is hoping to increase investment in semiconductor research to combat the ongoing global shortage
1 Jun 2021