GDPR Archives - UK Tech News https://uktechnews.co.uk/category/gdpr/ The Latest News from the Professional UK Tech Scene Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:24:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 156663949 Data Distrust: Growing concerns over brands’ use of data and AI https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/11/14/data-distrust-growing-concerns-over-brands-use-of-data-and-ai/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:24:26 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/data-distrust-growing-concerns-over-brands-use-of-data-and-ai As global leaders gathered in the UK last week to discuss the future of AI Safety, new data from Braze reveals consumer trust is low when it comes to brands collecting and processing their data. Only half (53%) of consumers are confident that companies will use their data responsibly and over a third (38%) saying […]

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]]> 52428 Connected Cars — Safety gained or safety lost? https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/11/01/connected-cars-safety-gained-or-safety-lost/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:40:44 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/connected-cars-safety-gained-or-safety-lost Written by Paul Mountford, CEO, Protegrity Connected technology is everywhere and influences every part of our lives. On average, there are nine connected devices in every UK household, and according to the UK Department of Culture, Media, and Sport.  This is estimated to grow to twenty-four billion connected devices by 2050. While connected devices provide […]

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]]> 52210 Belgium investigating a potential criminal breach of data protection laws over ULEZ fines – leading data privacy lawyer shares his thoughts https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/10/25/belgium-investigating-a-potential-criminal-breach-of-data-protection-laws-over-ulez-fines-leading-data-privacy-lawyer-shares-his-thoughts/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:51:54 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/belgium-investigating-a-potential-criminal-breach-of-data-protection-laws-over-ulez-fines-leading-data-privacy-lawyer-shares-his-thoughts Further to the news that the Belgian ministry of transport has ordered an investigation into alleged criminal data protection breaches after EU motorists received ULEZ fines by an agent acting for TfL,  Kingsley Hayes, Head of Data and Privacy Litigation at Keller Postman UK has shared his thoughts.  Kingsley Hayes said in a statement: “The Belgian Ministry for […]

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]]> 52063 UK Data Experts Reveals How to Get Your Brand ‘Holiday Ready’ https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/10/16/uk-data-experts-reveals-how-to-get-your-brand-holiday-ready/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:53:53 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/uk-data-experts-reveals-how-to-get-your-brand-holiday-ready Written by Matthew Lubeck, Vice President EMEA, Amperity The way consumers shop during the holidays has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Not only are they starting earlier, but as the UK’s cost-of-living crisis continues, they’re also spending less across all categories. As brands shift into ‘holiday mode’, below are some critical insights to keep […]

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]]> 51843 What is a DPIA (and when does a business need one?) https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/10/12/what-is-a-dpia-and-when-does-a-business-need-one/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:26:47 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/what-is-a-dpia-and-when-does-a-business-need-one Since GDPR’s implementation, consumers have become increasingly aware of the importance of data protection. As a result, the general public want reassurances that businesses they interact with have proper safeguards in place to protect their information. Privacy legislation is in a continual state of change; staying up to date and understanding obligations can often be […]

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]]> 51779 What GDPR Means for Startups: A Beginners Guide https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/01/23/what-gdpr-means-for-startups-a-beginners-guide/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:36:48 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/what-gdpr-means-for-startups-a-beginners-guide If you’re a startup or small business, you’ve probably heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You may have even read a few articles about it, but what does this mean for your business?  In this article, we’ll take a look at what GDPR means for startups and how to make sure your business […]

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]]> 42970 Meta’s Use Of Personal Data In The EU For Behavioural Advertising Found To Breach GDPR https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/01/20/metas-use-of-personal-data-in-the-eu-for-behavioural-advertising-found-to-breach-gdpr/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:06:04 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/metas-use-of-personal-data-in-the-eu-for-behavioural-advertising-found-to-breach-gdpr Written by Andrew Wilson-Bushell, Solicitor, Simkins Following two Binding Decisions from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced the results of its two investigations into the operation of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram services. The DPC’s decisions were made available by privacy advocacy group noyb (None of Your Business), […]

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]]> 42927 Data storage tips for businesses https://uktechnews.co.uk/2022/10/27/data-storage-tips-for-businesses/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:18:41 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/data-storage-tips-for-businesses There is no denying that data is a crucial element of modern businesses these days so finding the right type of storage for data is essential. Massive volumes of data are generated every year and we need it to make decisions, develop services, and communicate with customers. We also have an obligation to keep this […]

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]]> 41357 New forensic analysis of electronical devices unveils dangers of inadequate data disposal for individuals and businesses https://uktechnews.co.uk/2022/10/03/new-forensic-analysis-of-electronical-devices-unveils-dangers-of-inadequate-data-disposal-for-individuals-and-businesses/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:30:32 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/new-forensic-analysis-of-electronical-devices-unveils-dangers-of-inadequate-data-disposal-for-individuals-and-businesses Thousands of sensitive documents recovered from the laptops purchased online which their owners believed to have been ‘wiped’. Personal data found across 80% of devices searched. 366 files recovered contained business-related keywords. Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has today released findings by its Disputes & Investigations practice regarding some in-depth forensic […]

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]]> 40319 The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Europe’s cookie consent framework, used by thousands of European companies, including Google, is likely to be found in violation of GDPR https://uktechnews.co.uk/2021/11/16/the-interactive-advertising-bureau-iab-europes-cookie-consent-framework-used-by-thousands-of-european-companies-including-google-is-likely-to-be-found-in-violation-of-gdpr/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:33:24 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/the-interactive-advertising-bureau-iab-europes-cookie-consent-framework-used-by-thousands-of-european-companies-including-google-is-likely-to-be-found-in-violation-of-gdpr If the ruling by the Data Protection Authority finds IAB Europe has breached regulation, it will invalidate every consent platform that uses the framework with huge consequences Written by AJ Thompson, CCO at Northdoor plc After a year of investigations, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) is in the final stages of drafting a ruling on […]

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