Policy & legislation
Arizona legislators vote against exclusive app store payment systems
Arizona legislators vote against exclusive app store payment systems
HB2005 would stop Apple from forcing its payment system on developers and users
4 Mar 2021
Virginia passes consumer data protection law
Virginia passes consumer data protection law
Eastern state follows California in offering consumers opt-out for data processing
3 Mar 2021
Intel ordered to pay £1.56 billion for patent infringement
Intel ordered to pay £1.56 billion for patent infringement
A jury ruled that Intel engaged in “willful blindness” when it infringed patents belonging to VLSI Technology
3 Mar 2021
Google rebuffs claims that Workspace is embedded with data protection risks
Google rebuffs claims that Workspace is embedded with data protection risks
Privacy Company publishes DPIAs highlighting eight high-risk and three low-risk issues in G Suite Enterprise
3 Mar 2021
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
If your computer systems are attacked, is the law effective enough to put those criminals behind bars?
2 Mar 2021
US Huawei ban looks set to continue under Biden administration
US Huawei ban looks set to continue under Biden administration
A final interim rule issued in the last days of Trump's presidency is set to take effect on 22 March
1 Mar 2021
UK gov will reportedly buy stakes in tech startups
UK gov will reportedly buy stakes in tech startups
The £375 million 'Future Fund: Breakthrough' scheme is expected to be announced during Rishi Sunak's budget this week
1 Mar 2021
Lawmakers signal changes for big tech in antitrust hearings
Lawmakers signal changes for big tech in antitrust hearings
Legislators warn large companies against anticompetitive practices
26 Feb 2021
TikTok settles for $92m after being accused of harvesting biometric data
TikTok settles for $92m after being accused of harvesting biometric data
Users had accused the social media platform of scanning their videos for facial features and sharing data with third-parties
26 Feb 2021
AI should include 'undesirable side effect' warnings, claims PwC
AI should include 'undesirable side effect' warnings, claims PwC
Maria Luciana Axente says data scientists should respond to an ethical code just like medical practitioners
26 Feb 2021
UK gov pledges £1 billion to support fintech startups
UK gov pledges £1 billion to support fintech startups
Independent review also recommends a fintech innovation centre and a regulatory 'scale box'
26 Feb 2021
The pros and cons of net neutrality
The pros and cons of net neutrality
Still on the fence about net neutrality? Here's both sides of the argument
26 Feb 2021
What is your digital footprint?
What is your digital footprint?
Your digital footprint is always growing – so we explore how you can keep it under control
25 Feb 2021
Npower shuts down app after hackers steal user data
Npower shuts down app after hackers steal user data
Cyber criminals obtained partial financial data following successful credential stuffing attacks
25 Feb 2021
NHS faces lawsuit over data deal with "spy-tech" firm Palantir
NHS faces lawsuit over data deal with "spy-tech" firm Palantir
The Open Democracy suggests that the controversial contract hasn't had any data protection impact assessments
25 Feb 2021
Brits could be owed £480m due to Qualcomm 4G "overcharging"
Brits could be owed £480m due to Qualcomm 4G "overcharging"
29 million people may be entitled to compensation of up to £30 each if a legal claim from watchdog Which? is successful
25 Feb 2021
Microsoft and FireEye push for corporate breach reporting rules
Microsoft and FireEye push for corporate breach reporting rules
The two companies believe companies should be able to report breaches without legal retribution
24 Feb 2021
What is a freedom of information (FOI) request?
What is a freedom of information (FOI) request?
We look at the mechanism citizens can use to hold public bodies to account
24 Feb 2021
UK antitrust court blocks Epic's case against Apple
UK antitrust court blocks Epic's case against Apple
However, the Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the game developer's case against Google can move forward
24 Feb 2021
What to look for in a secure cloud system
What to look for in a secure cloud system
Not all cloud products support the same level of security, so what should organisations be looking out for?
23 Feb 2021
UK set to offer fast-track visa for fintech workers
UK set to offer fast-track visa for fintech workers
The scheme is reportedly set to be announced in the March budget and is a recommendation from the government's fintech review
23 Feb 2021
EU grants the UK provisional ‘data adequacy’ status
EU grants the UK provisional ‘data adequacy’ status
The UK criticises the EU for not already reaching this agreement prior to the formal Brexit withdrawal date
22 Feb 2021
Four tips for keeping your business secure during mass remote work
Four tips for keeping your business secure during mass remote work
How to maintain a resilient cyber security strategy when your employees are outside the company firewall
19 Feb 2021