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GDPR puts people first, says ICO
The day of 25 May 2018 marks the biggest change to UK data protection law in a generation, with benefits for businesses and consumers, according to the UK privacy watchdog
GDPR may not be perfect, but it’s an important milestone
It's GDPR day, and TechUK's CEO Julian David writes about what is an important milestone in data protection in the digital world
Commitment is the watchword on GDPR D-Day
New rules for protecting European citizens’ personal data are now enforceable by law, and organisations are being advised to focus broadly on commitment rather than narrowly on compliance
Security experts weigh in on GDPR checklists
Security experts give their views on what final checks businesses should be doing on the eve of the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, while a survey reveals almost half of Brits have not heard of it
Infographic: GDPR - The State of Play
Get the latest information on how GDPR is going to affect your business and how to avoid any unwanted fines with this simple infographic.
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Two chiefs, two approaches to digital transformation
While the definition of digital transformation is debatable, IT business leaders agree it's all about the data
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Ex-Macedonian PM convicted in wake of mass surveillance scandal
Information exposed by leaked recordings that were part an illegal mass surveillance campaign orchestrated under the government of former prime minster Nikola Gruevski have led to his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of rigging a ...
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London CDO: More groundwork needed to gain trust for data use
London’s chief digital officer, Theo Blackwell, says organisations need to do more groundwork if a smarter city is to be real possibility
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MPs launch inquiry into automation and its impact on jobs
House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will look at the impact of automation on workers, businesses and the UK economy as a whole
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MPs slam government for biometrics strategy delay
Science and Technology Committee questions legality of the police’s approach to deleting mugshots of innocent people, and says government’s reasons for four-year delay to a new strategy is “less than convincing”
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Apple wins $539m from Samsung in latest iPhone patent case
Apple has won the latest battle in a long-running patent war with South Korean rival Samsung
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In Depth
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Why Kubernetes is emerging as a critical enabler of multi-cloud
The buzz around containers is showing no signs of stopping, with Kubernetes fast emerging as the technology of choice for enterprises looking to build multi-cloud environments
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How artificial intelligence is fuelling engine maintenance innovation at Rolls-Royce
The engine maker has established an innovation centre to enable the company to deliver analytics and artificial intelligence-powered services to airlines using Rolls-Royce engines
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Application and device security under the spotlight
The security of internet-connected devices and associated applications has become a significant concern, prompting suggestions legislation may be required, while the UK government’s recent Secure by Design review suggests several solutions, ...
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Hybrid IT: ASEAN firms shift to agile infrastructure
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E-Zine | May 2018
CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Advanced analytics meld with machine learning to press more value from big data
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Maximising return on digital investments
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E-Handbook | May 2018
The difficulties of defending against web tracking
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Blogs
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Now that’s what I call compliance II- Downtime
Nobody’s been able to get in contact with Downtime’s marketing manager since our discovery of a GDPR-themed Spotify playlist back in March, but his driving licence was found by the Royal Thai ... Continue Reading
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Data protection as a competitive advantage- Eyes on APAC
By now, many consumers in Asia and elsewhere would have received at least a couple of e-mails from merchants asking for consent to continue receiving marketing messages under Europe’s General Data ... Continue Reading
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Mambu: successful holistic systems start as well-structured monoliths- CW Developer Network
The Computer Weekly Developer Network is running a mini-series of posts related to the rise of what we have called the 'holistic' application. Not perhaps a formally defined technology industry ... Continue Reading
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Why one expert doesn’t think AI will take over the world- Inspect-a-Gadget
Every time a robot does something that humans deem to be suspicious, a debate is sparked about when artificially intelligent beings will take over the world. There have been more than enough films ... Continue Reading
Opinion
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Ethics and tech – a double-edged sword
Just because a business activity is legal doesn’t mean it will be acceptable to customers, as the ethical debates in tech are proving
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Taking the quantum leap: What is quantum technology for business?
Quantum computers are many years away, but the first applications of quantum technology will arrive in only one or two years – so businesses need to be ready
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Beware of the digital bandwagon
The rush to become ‘digital by default’ could drive costs up and have a damaging effect on understanding customer demand, writes John Seddon
Videos
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CW500 video: Sarah Burnett, Everest Group discusses AI
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CW500 video: Claire Calmejane, Lloyds Group on AI in business
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Video: Lauri Love – why we need volunteers to fight malware
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UKtech50 2017: Creating an innovation culture
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UKtech50 2017: Recruiting the right talent for your organisation
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Christine Ashton, SAP: Learning IT leadership skills from the supplier side
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