All articles by Sophia Waterfield
Sophia Waterfield
Ukraine’s plans for its digital recovery may be too bold
Ukraine’s plans to become a post-war digital powerhouse may be overestimating post-war goodwill among its closest allies.
Will deepfake cybercrime ever go mainstream?
False audio and video could usher in a new and terrifying era of cybercrime. But so far confirmed attacks are few and far between.
‘Unnecessary and disproportionate’: Concern over Department for Education’s school attendance data collection
Data watchdog the ICO and digital rights groups have questioned a DfE scheme to collect and store pupil information.
EU wants Cyber Resilience Act to set the global standard for product cybersecurity
Manufacturers will have new requirements around cybersecurity if they want to sell apps, services and products in Europe.
EU to bring “rising tech hub” Ukraine into free roaming zone and single market
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen believes Ukraine can thrive with closer co-operation with member states
Not ready for take-off? NHS drone trials could be short-lived
Though the NHS has launched a flurry of drone pilots, the projects are heavily reliant on research funding.
EU’s Cyber Resilience Act to toughen cybersecurity rules for smart IoT devices
The act is set to be unveiled today, and could include heavy fines for manufacturers who do not secure devices.
Broadband providers have a customer relations problem
Frustrations are boiling over among consumers about unhelpful advice and excessive hold times.
Nadine Dorries resigns: What should the next UK digital secretary prioritise?
Michelle Donelan has been selected to replace Dorries at the head of Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.
Could Liz Truss change the UK’s new data laws after parliamentary debate is postponed?
Less than 24 hours after it was announced, a debate on the UK’s GDPR replacement was postponed. Are changes afoot?