Policy & legislation
What is CRM documentation?

What is CRM documentation?
CRM software can be transformative, but employees need the resources to get the best out of it
16 Apr 2021
Turkey bans Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

Turkey bans Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
The nation’s central bank says digital currencies have a lack of central oversight and high risk of fraud
16 Apr 2021
US House committee paves way for clamp-down on Big Tech "monopoly"

US House committee paves way for clamp-down on Big Tech "monopoly"
The decision could lead to new legislation designed to break up the industry's biggest players
16 Apr 2021
Irish data watchdog to investigate Facebook data leak

Irish data watchdog to investigate Facebook data leak
The regulator believes that Facebook may have infringed ‘one or more’ GDPR provisions following apparent leak of 533 million user records
15 Apr 2021
EU to propose GDPR-like fines for AI abuses

EU to propose GDPR-like fines for AI abuses
AI will be prohibited from use in mass surveillance or for ranking social behaviour
14 Apr 2021
Gmail "more secure" than parliamentary email, says MP

Gmail "more secure" than parliamentary email, says MP
Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat claims he's been the victim of multiple cyber attacks from foreign nations
13 Apr 2021
ePrivacy Regulation: What is it and how does it affect me?

ePrivacy Regulation: What is it and how does it affect me?
We look at the new rules designed to maintain user privacy in the digital age
13 Apr 2021
Google secretly gamed its own ad system, lawsuit claims

Google secretly gamed its own ad system, lawsuit claims
Secretive “Project Bernanke” allegedly gave the search giant an unfair advantage
12 Apr 2021
Apple to send exec to App Store Senate hearing after initially declining

Apple to send exec to App Store Senate hearing after initially declining
Apple claims it was simply seeking alternative dates when it initially declined
12 Apr 2021
Apple and Google block NHS COVID-19 app update

Apple and Google block NHS COVID-19 app update
The update breached the tech giant's rules about collecting and sharing location data
12 Apr 2021
What is the Data Protection Act 1998?

What is the Data Protection Act 1998?
Despite GDPR coming into force businesses may still find themselves sanctioned under the 1998 act
12 Apr 2021
US limits exports to Chinese supercomputing entities

US limits exports to Chinese supercomputing entities
Blacklisted organization hosts world's fourth most powerful supercomputer
9 Apr 2021
Google adds new compliance and security certifications for Google Cloud

Google adds new compliance and security certifications for Google Cloud
New certifications prove Google meets data protection and security requirements in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific region.
9 Apr 2021
Leeds smart city plans described as 'akin to living under Stasi rule'

Leeds smart city plans described as 'akin to living under Stasi rule'
City council says it's committed to handling data ethically and securely
9 Apr 2021
MSP cyber security report warns of tougher regulations ahead

MSP cyber security report warns of tougher regulations ahead
Government or insurance providers will likely take a stand against vulnerable MSPs in 2021
9 Apr 2021
Data belonging to 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale on hacker marketplace

Data belonging to 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale on hacker marketplace
It's currently unclear whether the data is fresh or part of a historic breach
8 Apr 2021
Amazon supports proposed Biden tax hike

Amazon supports proposed Biden tax hike
Bezos statement fails to mention average Amazon tax payments of 4.3% over three years
7 Apr 2021
Google accused of “illegally” tracking Android users

Google accused of “illegally” tracking Android users
The AAID is unique to all Android devices and can be shared with third parties for more effective targeted advertising
7 Apr 2021
Irish DPC says Facebook data leak affects “significant number" of EU users

Irish DPC says Facebook data leak affects “significant number" of EU users
The regulator is investigating the data leak involving the personal details of 533 million users
7 Apr 2021
UK launches digital watchdog to clamp down on big tech dominance

UK launches digital watchdog to clamp down on big tech dominance
The Digital Markets Unit is charged with drawing up codes of conduct for competition and will operate without statutory powers at first
7 Apr 2021
Supreme Court justice targets social media

Supreme Court justice targets social media
Clarence Thomas calls for Facebook, Twitter, and Google to be regulated
6 Apr 2021
IR35 changes finally come into force

IR35 changes finally come into force
Roughly 60,000 businesses and 500,000 contractors must now adhere to the long-dreaded extension of off-payroll working rules
6 Apr 2021
Google defeats Oracle in decade-long API copyright feud

Google defeats Oracle in decade-long API copyright feud
The Supreme Court ruling has been declared a “victory for the entire software industry”
6 Apr 2021