GP data-sharing debacle shows the vital importance of public engagement
The public outcry that followed NHS Digital's announcement of a new data-sharing scheme revealed a lack of engagement with patients, experts say
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Privacy and data protection
A storm is brewing over children’s data privacy rights on social media
The outcry over Facebook’s plans for an under-13s Instagram reflects a growing backlash against child data privacy abuses.
The EU digital ID scheme could be a boon for SMEs but a security nightmare
The EU's plans for a bloc-wide digital ID scheme could be great for businesses and consumers, but may fall down on privacy and security.
GCHQ’s bulk surveillance human rights breach could strengthen the UK’s case for EU data adequacy
UK spies intercepting online communications was unlawful, a European court has ruled. Perversely, this might help the government do a data deal with the EU.
The latest UK-EU data adequacy roadblock is a sign of trouble to come
The future of data transfers between the UK and Europe is likely to be a contentious subject for some time to come.
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Microsoft’s plan to keep cloud data in Europe could still leave customers vulnerable to GDPR fines
Ringfencing EU customer information on the continent is a positive step, but not a complete solution to data transfer issues, experts say.
Smile for the camera: Can AI detect our emotions?
Researchers hope an online game will spark a debate about the validity of ‘emotion recognition’ technology.
Unexpected face in the bagging area: The rise of facial recognition in retail
Retailers are embracing facial recognition to enhance security and smooth the payment process. Is this good business or nightmarish surveillance?
Police use of drones is setting the stage for private sector deployments
Law enforcement agencies are enthusiastic first adoptors of drone technology. What precedents are they setting for the conduct of corporate UAVs in our skies?
Europe could become the unwitting victim of new US ‘data nationalism’ bill
Though aimed at China, a new bill emphasising US national data security could spell trouble for Europe.
The EU’s leaked AI regulation is ambitious but disappointingly vague
New rules for AI in Europe are simultaneously bold and underwhelming.
AI auditing is the next big thing. But will it ensure ethical algorithms?
The AI auditing industry is booming, but the lack of a legally binding framework for AI ethics means it could legitimise harmful technologies.
The data trust gap endangers successful digital transformation
The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of data-driven digital transformation, but it has also exacerbated a trust gap with customers over the use of data.
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