Instead of hard law, AI is governed by a patchwork of guidelines and ethics programmes. Could these help inform upcoming legislation?
The new DCMS minister lacks digital experience, and tech leaders have questioned the wisdom of continual changes at the head of the department.
Changes reflect the heightened importance of cybersecurity to the government in the wake of some high-profile attacks on US businesses and infrastructure.
Last year, the Privacy Shield was invalidated by the CJEU. A year on, talks haven't yielded an alternative solution.
Mainstream financial institutions are getting interested in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Regulators are, too.
Share of IT teams that felt pressured to prioritise business continuity over security due to the pandemic per country
| Region | Felt significant pressure |
|---|---|
| UK | 62% |
| Canada | 57% |
| Mexico | 55% |
| Japan | 55% |
| Global | 50% |
| Australia | 48% |
| USA | 43% |
| Germany | 32% |
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The financial services industry is embracing cloud. But this is creating risks that will likely mean more regulatory scrutiny of providers in future.
Tensions are growing between remote workers and IT teams attempting to ensure high levels of security are upheld. New strategies will be needed for work's hybrid future.
Addressing a conference with tech industry leaders in East London, the chancellor said the UK is now in charge of its own data protection rules and it should move beyond the "box-ticking exercise" that hinders innovation.
Hexaware is looking to make some 10,000 experienced hires in 2021. Hexaware’s Senthil Nayagam reflects on a rapidly changing recruitment landscape – and efforts his company is making to be an employer of choice.
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Plans to replace the PNC are five years behind schedule, and a lack of adequate support for legacy systems could put data at risk, says the National Audit Office.
Google Cloud has released new digital twin supply chain management products, reflecting growing demand from businesses for digital tools to manage suppliers.
Criminals usually demand ransom payments in cryptocurrency, so would a ban on these digital payment systems stem the flow of attacks?
The UK's post-Brexit data plans include potentially reforming rules around AI decision making. But experts say the costs could outweigh the benefits.
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