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NewsUS tech philanthropist announces new grants to accelerate digital health
In the US, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation has awarded more than $5.8 million in new grants for innovative data- and AI-driven approaches that support digital transformation of health systems and healthcare across the globe.
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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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US and UK Governments Announce Privacy-Enhancing Tech Prize
The US and the UK are partnering on “bilateral prize challenges” to encourage the development of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
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Director at Belgian Data Regulator Quits, Alleging Conflicts of Interest
A director of the Belgian data protection authority (DPA) has resigned over concerns that some members of the regulator lack independence.
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Irish Regulator Submits Draft Decision on Instagram’s Use of Children’s Data
The Irish data regulator has submitted a draft decision about Instagram’s user registration process to other EU data protection authorities, bringing the total number of Irish decisions regarding Meta (formerly Facebook) companies to three.
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Microsoft Takes Control of Cybercrime Sites Following Court Order
A Virginia court has allowed Microsoft to seize websites operated by Nickel, a Chinese cybercrime group that has been conducting cyberattacks in 29 countries.
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‘Family Safety’ App Selling Precise Location Data of Millions of Users
Life360, a family safety app, sells information about the whereabouts of millions of its users with “few safeguards to prevent the misuse of this sensitive information,” an investigation by The Markup has revealed.
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Irish Regulator Pushed for ‘Monetisation of Personal Data’ In Data Protection Guidelines, Documents Reveal
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) pushed for a liberal interpretation of data protection law that would favour social media companies, newly-released documents reveal. The proposals were characterised by another regulator as “contrary to everything we believe in” and “(reducing) the GDPR to a pro forma instrument.”
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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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Ransomware attacks escalate through holiday period, study finds
A new study has identified a 30% leap in the average number of attempted attacks globally over the holiday season.
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BSV blockchain ticking ESG boxes
New independent research has identified BSV as the most energy efficient blockchain offering.
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Autonomous car arrives at Florida college to drive research
Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University’s Advanced Mobility Institute are beginning a new phase in their work on autonomous vehicle testing and verification.
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Tool overload, asset blindness and misplaced confidence among key cybersecurity challenges
A new survey has found that control failures are primarily to blame for an increasing number of cybersecurity incidents at large organisations.
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New partnership in Ghana shows the way for cybersecurity in Africa
A new collaboration between leading African security organisations is advancing cybersecurity skills and technology standards to offer greater protection from emerging digital threats.
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Electric Vehicles are the future for Taiwan if software hurdles can be overcome
Taiwan is moving from the smartphone to the electric vehicle (EV) as it enters a new chapter in its tech-based manufacturing.
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Swiss city of Lugano becoming a blockchain and crypto-friendly centre
This November, the Lugano Living Lab has been promoting an unprecedented exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland, that explores the fascinating world of NFT and crypto-themed workshops.
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Brazil’s digital transformation programme gains momentum through Huawei partnership
Brazil is set to make major advances in its digital transformation journey thanks to a new tech deal involving telecommunications giant, Huawei.
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Metaverse hosts its first connected show
Australia’s premiere start-up web-series and podcast, That Startup Show, has become the first broadcast to view on the Metaverse.
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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.
