regulation
Hybrid cloud complexity fuelling appetite for automation, says Puppet CTO 

Hybrid cloud complexity fuelling appetite for automation, says Puppet CTO
The software firm hopes the launch of its compliance automation tool will serve as a time-saver for CIOs
23 Oct 2020
Do we need an algorithm police?

Do we need an algorithm police?
As algorithms move into their next phase of development with expanding AI, the need for regulation is becoming more apparent
22 May 2020
EU rebukes Mark Zuckerberg’s regulation proposals

EU rebukes Mark Zuckerberg’s regulation proposals
Calls to treat companies like Facebook as being “somewhere in between” a newspaper and a telco are rejected
18 Feb 2020
Gov to hold talks with Mark Zuckerberg over tech regulation

Gov to hold talks with Mark Zuckerberg over tech regulation
Culture secretary will use the 30-minute meeting to explore ways to remove harmful content from social media
21 Feb 2019
Should algorithms be regulated?

Should algorithms be regulated?
Labour MP says it may be time for government to get involved in Silicon Valley's secret sauce
19 Dec 2016
Vodafone fined £4.6m for consumer protection breach

Vodafone fined £4.6m for consumer protection breach
Ofcom fines Vodafone for failing to credit PAYG
26 Oct 2016
BT clings on to Openreach amid calls for spin-off

BT clings on to Openreach amid calls for spin-off
Openreach untouched by post-EE merger restructure
1 Feb 2016
Law firm calls for EU to rethink health data policy

Law firm calls for EU to rethink health data policy
Proposed reforms may prevent apps being able to freely access data generated by health wearables
25 Nov 2015
Why Uber will win the taxi wars

Why Uber will win the taxi wars
European legislators are no match for the march of progress, claims French Digital Champion
3 Jul 2015
EU to launch e-commerce competition inquiry 

EU to launch e-commerce competition inquiry
The investigation will look into why the sector isn't growing, despite more consumers heading online for purchases
27 Mar 2015
Scotland split could lead to higher mobile costs

Scotland split could lead to higher mobile costs
Telcos warn independence could result in rising cost of mobile networks
15 Sep 2014
Nokia bags Chinese approval for Microsoft phone deal

Nokia bags Chinese approval for Microsoft phone deal
Finnish phone maker wins regulatory approval to sell off its phone business
9 Apr 2014
US watchdog considers bitcoin regulation

US watchdog considers bitcoin regulation
Derivatives regulator looks at whether electronic currencies such as bitcoin need to be regulated.
12 Mar 2014
HMRC to change Bitcoin tax rules

HMRC to change Bitcoin tax rules
HMRC sets out plans to treat virtual currencies in the same way as pounds and dollars.
4 Mar 2014
Hamburg fines Google for Street View data breach

Hamburg fines Google for Street View data breach
Logging Wi-Fi networks lands search giant in trouble with German state.
23 Apr 2013
Cloud contracts need more flexibility

Cloud contracts need more flexibility
One-size-fits-all cloud deals should be replaced, say academics.
23 May 2012
Guidance Software demands legal aid for IT departments

Guidance Software demands legal aid for IT departments
Vendor claims IT and legal teams must forge closer ties, as threat of corporate litigation grows.
16 May 2012
The Digital Economy Act: Is it doomed to never happen?

The Digital Economy Act: Is it doomed to never happen?
As a further delay hits part of the implementation of the Digital Economy Act, is this just a small hiccup, or is the Act being rendered toothless alr…
4 May 2012
EC unveils Europe-wide Open Data Strategy

EC unveils Europe-wide Open Data Strategy
The European Commission wants more cost-effective, easier access to public data.
13 Dec 2011
Budget 2011: What can we expect?

Budget 2011: What can we expect?
Before the big event tomorrow, Jennifer Scott takes a look at the speculation around what this year’s Budget will bring.
22 Mar 2011
ASA moves into social network sphere

ASA moves into social network sphere
The ASA is finally handed powers to make judgments over company claims on social networks and other websites.
1 Mar 2011
Ofcom threatens big money fines for silent calling

Ofcom threatens big money fines for silent calling
The telecoms regulator warns companies risk hefty fines if they abuse automatic dialling equipment and harass customers.
31 Jan 2011
More misery ahead for retail bank IT

More misery ahead for retail bank IT
A report warns that regulatory retribution will hit in 2011.
22 Oct 2010