Latest Business Privacy Intelligence
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News
AI taken offline after delivery company chatbot “hack”
UK courier service, DPD, has deactivated the artificial intelligence (AI) feature in its web-based chat systems after a disgruntled individual manipulated the technology into crafting a poem dedicated to the company’s poor customer service.
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More needs to be done tackle “greenhushing” and “green-bleaching”
A recent report has highlighted the challenges regulators face when dealing with investment funds that overplay their sustainability claims, due to the absence of a concrete legal definition for greenwashing.
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AI uncertainty a key concern for enterprise leaders
Anxiety is growing among business chiefs over organisational resilience amid increased use of artificial intelligence (AI), a new study suggests.
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“Breach of trust” lands HelloFresh with data regulator fine
In the UK, meal kit delivery company HelloFresh is facing a £140,000 fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for sending millions of unsolicited emails and texts to customers.
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Judge rules in favour of Estee Lauder in facial recognition class action
US cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder and a number of its popular beauty labels, have successfully evaded a proposed class action alleging a severe breach of data privacy law.
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Q&A
Meet the expert: Matt Collinge to speak at PrivSec Global
We are very happy to announce that Data Privacy, Security and Ethics Consultant, Matt Collinge will speak at PrivSec Global, this month.
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Research
The Complete Guide to Buying Risk Management Software
Your step-by-step plan for navigating the buying process from concept through contracts.
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Profiles
Elaph Media plc: A UK-based media tech and content company
Elaph Media is a British owned MediaTech plc with a track record spanning two decades in providing online independent news, entertainment and lifestyle content to consumers in geographically underserved markets.
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Elaph Media plc acquires Low&Behold, a full-service UK-based marketing agency
UK-based media tech and content company Elaph, which owns English and Arabic online news channel Elaph.com, has acquired Low&Behold, an independent, full-service UK-based marketing agency.
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Feature
Australia’s Cybersecurity Problem: Is Under-Recruitment to Blame?
Australia suffered two major cyberattacks in October, compromising the personal information of around 14 million people in total. A recent Reuters report suggests that under-recruitment of cybersecurity professionals could be partly to blame.
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Report
Charting the UK Data Protection Profession: September 2022 Report
Data Protection World Forum and The DPO Centre are delighted to bring you the ninth Index survey report from the ground-breaking UK Data Protection Index.
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Feature
Risk and Resilience in a Dynamic Environment
Effective risk and resiliency within an organization is arguably the heart and soul of success.
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Privacy now mission critical for companies worldwide
Data protection and privacy are now widely perceived as business imperatives by global organisations and business leaders, according to the latest data.
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AI used to improve coronary artery disease detection
A new scientific breakthrough has determined that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is capable of predicting coronary artery disease.
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North American rail on track for major digital overhaul
The North American railway system is preparing for a significant digital overhaul thanks to a new commercial partnership.
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AI and wearable devices helping to manage chronic disease in China
At the recent AI Healthcare Ecological Summit, the Vice President of China’s Jieshou People’s Hospital shared a new disease management system designed to help the nation’s patients deal with chronic health conditions.
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Artificial intelligence powering predictions for cancer drug combinations
Researchers led by a scientist from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) framework to make predictions on potential anti-cancer drug combinations for both therapeutic and toxic effects.
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UK Data Regulator Faces Possible Court Challenge Over Age Verification
A coalition of children’s charities has written to the UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), demanding the mandating of age-checking processes on pornography websites.
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Experts call for greater efforts to tackle the challenges of digital transformation
World experts in digital processing and the socio-economic impact of technological change have called for concrete action to ensure the protection and promotion of people’s rights.
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Digging Into the Privacy Sandbox: ICO’s Opinion on AdTech Developments
Online advertising is undergoing some major changes, including Google’s planned phase-out of third-party cookies. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published an opinion outlining its “privacy expectations” in respect of the new adtech ecosystem.