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Privacy concerns slowing UK decision on digital cash
The United Kingdom remains uncertain about the implementation of a state-backed digital pound, deferring any decision until at least next year amid persisting privacy concerns.
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Microsoft to enable cloud users to store personal data in EU
In a bid to address concerns over privacy, Microsoft has announced that all cloud customers will have the capacity to hold and process personal data within the EU.
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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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Technology: The problem with facial recognition regulation
Facial recognition technology is now commonly used on most personal devices and to help criminal investigations, and it’s one of the most advanced technologies of recent years.
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The UK Government renews its efforts to UK’s Data Protection [Sponsored by Zivver & OneTrust]
The UK is reforming its Data Protection regime with the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No. 2). The Bill does not comprise an extensive overhaul of the UK’s data protection laws, but rather a set of clarifications and adjustments to provide organisations with greater flexibility over the use of personal data.
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First 100 Days as the New DPO – Getting Off On the Right Foot
Webinar produced by GRC World Forums in association with Sypher
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UK unveils world’s first AI safety institute
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has disclosed plans for the UK to house the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Institute.
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UK’s AI principles aim for accountability and transparency
The UK has laid out a new set of AI use-principles designed to reduce risk, safeguard consumers and promote fairer competition between developers.
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GDPR Reform, Online Safety, Light-Touch AI Regulation: Making Sense of the UK Legal Environment
This session will help you make sense of the UK’s current legal landscape, with tech policy and data protection experts providing a comprehensive update of the various bills, frameworks and legal amendments likely to arise in the coming years.
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Collaboration central to new UK bill designed to fight financial crime
In its bid to become a global fintech centre and financial services leader, the UK has inadvertently made itself a larger target for the financial criminals, experts argue.
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5 Automation Trends to Scale and Modernize Your InfoSec Compliance Program
Webinar produced by GRC World Forums in association with OneTrust
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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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UK Data Protection Index
Webinar produced by GRC World Forums in association with The DPO Centre
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Meta faces GDPR penalty on top of order to halt data transfers
Meta is getting ready for the cessation of its EU-U.S. data transfers, as well as a fine for violating the EU General Data Protection Regulation, according to filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Potential cost increase to access EU markets due to new UK data law
Proposed data regulations in the UK, currently awaiting approval from Parliament, may fall short of Europe’s GDPR standards.
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Misuse of children’s data lands TikTok with £12.7m fine
TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform, has been fined £12.7m by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for breaching data protection law and failing to protect the privacy of children.
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This EU Court Case Could Expand the GDPR’s ‘Automated Decision-Making’ Rules
Next Thursday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will hear an important case about “automated decision-making” under the GDPR.
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Irish DPC to Challenge Fellow Regulators in Court Over ‘Problematic’ Direction
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) released details of investigations into two Meta companies on Wednesday, which will change the way the companies target ads. The decisions conclude complaints that were first lodged in May 2018.
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Parliament to discuss Online Safety Bill following five-month delay
The UK’s much-anticipated action on regulating the internet is to be addressed in parliament next week, with child protection and free speech coming to the fore of debate.