IT legislation and regulation
Understanding the law as it applies to IT management can be one of the hardest task for IT leaders, but the growing burden of regulatory compliance makes it essential. Legislation and regulation affects enterprise IT in many ways, not just in long-standing tasks such as contracts and software licensing. We examine the latest legal development and how they affect IT managers, and talk to the experts in IT legislation and regulation to explain what it means to your organisation.
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Opinion
17 Jul 2026
Does the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill make you feel secure?
The UK government's latest cyber security regulations are hugely important but remain riddled with inconsistencies and vagaries - substantial changes are needed before it becomes law Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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News
16 Jul 2026
VodafoneThree calls for policy changes to drive UK mobile growth
Mobile network operators in the UK are battling with energy costs, planning red tape and regulations, all of which are impacting their investment plans Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Jul 2026
Palantir: Can anyone else do what it does?
Palantir is a US defence-intelligence company, born from the CIA's venture arm that now operates inside the UK public sector. We examine the claim that its technology does what no other supplier can Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
16 Jul 2026
Scattered Spider hackers sentenced over TfL attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, the hackers behind the 2024 TfL cyber attack, have been sentenced to five-year prison terms at Woolwich Crown Court Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jul 2026
Australia launches Office of AI to drive world-first national framework
Prime minister Anthony Albanese establishes Office of AI to coordinate binding standards for the technology, promising the world's first single national AI framework Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
15 Jul 2026
ICO ‘less effective as a regulator’ due to toxic culture
Staff of the UK’s data protection watchdog say it was ‘less effective’ due to a toxic workplace culture upheld by senior leadership team Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 Jul 2026
Out of sight, out of work: Creating opportunity for blind and partially sighted people
Billions of pounds are being lost - and hundreds of thousands of people excluded from the economy - because so much of our technology and working lives are not inclusive by design Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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News
15 Jul 2026
Made in Spain: Surveillance tech banned in EU booms in India
India is rolling out facial-recognition technology to monitor millions of its citizens, with much of the software coming from a Spanish company – but critics argue the government promise of public safety is not the main aim Continue Reading
By- Nico Schmidt, Mayank Aggarwal & Ignacio Carrascón
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Opinion
14 Jul 2026
Dear Andy Burnham, a word about the government AI strategy...
Can our new Prime Minister bring a new approach to AI that treats the voracious Big Tech companies with less deference? Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2026
Interview: Lucie Audibert, solicitor in MP Jess Asato’s Grok case
AWO solicitor Lucie Audibert speaks with Computer Weekly about representing Labour MP Jess Asato’s legal claim against xAI’s chatbot Grok, its nudification capabilities and how this case may define what liability for developers of AI tools look like Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
14 Jul 2026
The Met Police and Palantir – more questions than answers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the controversial Palantir project at the Metropolitan Police and reveal significant data protection concerns. We also look at the challenges of keeping up with emerging technologies in retail, and Volvo explains how it’s leading the way on developing software-defined cars. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2026
Tech giants come under watch of UK finance regulators
IT suppliers critical to the UK finance sector are now within the remit of the UK’s financial services regulators Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 Jul 2026
Why legal control beats location in data sovereignty
US law can access global data via providers, making local data residency insufficient. Businesses must prioritise true jurisdictional control over "sovereignty washing" marketing Continue Reading
By- Jake Madders, Hyve Managed Hosting
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Feature
13 Jul 2026
CW@60: Preserving the wonder of a life in tech
Mozilla's Linda Griffin shares how a life-changing experience taught her how life in tech ought to be Continue Reading
By- Linda Griffin, Mozilla
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News
09 Jul 2026
MPs call on NHS to scrap Palantir and its Federated Data Platform
Health and Social Care Committee urges health minister to get rid of US firm Palantir and its Federated Data Platform amid ‘mistrust’ and ‘contested benefits’ Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2026
Cyber field doubts promise of Cyber Shield
The NCSC has shared more details of its national AI Cyber Shield initiative, but experts say the project faces serious delivery challenges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
08 Jul 2026
The public deserves socially beneficial technology in return for its AI investment
The public is in all but name a shareholder of AI companies - it is time that the public receives socially beneficial technology in return for its investment Continue Reading
By- Sandra Wachter, University of Oxford at the Oxford Internet Institute
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News
08 Jul 2026
European Central Bank demands AI security ‘action plan’
European Central Bank gives banks deadline to outline their plans to defend against artificial intelligence-based security threats Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
07 Jul 2026
The cyber law that could change everything
The aim of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is to target critical infrastructure operators and essential service providers. Midmarket businesses need to be aware that they may be part of a critical supply chain and open to scrutiny as a result. Continue Reading
By- Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Softwerx
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News
07 Jul 2026
Capita civil service pension contract ‘prime candidate’ for insourcing, says government minister
Minister said the government will make Capita pay for the government resources used to support it on pension administration scheme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce the 16th annual UKtech50 list of the most influential people in UK technology. We examine how this year’s winner – Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis – has helped establish the UK’s AI reputation worldwide. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the role of AI in supply chain management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2026
Complaint urges ban on ‘unlawful’ Europol processing of personal data
Migration campaign group Front-Lex has filed a complaint to Europe’s data protection watchdog, calling for a ban on Europol’s data processing operations that do not comply with EU law, following an investigation by Computer Weekly, Solomon and Correctiv Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Opinion
06 Jul 2026
Can the UK become a digital maker instead of a service taker?
Not yet, but maybe. Home grown UK development is not in a digital dark age, but we are absolutely in need of digital re-development. The next government needs to tackle this Continue Reading
By- Owen Sayers, Secon Solutions
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News
03 Jul 2026
Europe’s sovereignty ambitions stall at the procurement desk
Nextcloud Summit in Munich shows that Europe’s sovereignty ambitions meet their real test not in the technology, but in the procurement decisions that will determine whether EU legislation changes anything on the ground Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
02 Jul 2026
UK competition authority fast-tracks Nexfibre altnet acquisition
UK regulatory watchdog approves next phase of UK broadband provider’s acquisition of leading independent company, but rivals warn of diminished competition Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2026
Bank of England explores trading ‘kill switches’ to contain AI meltdowns
UK central bank’s deputy governor outlines challenges facing regulators as artificial intelligence reshapes the finance sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jul 2026
Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?
As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a $2tn revenue chasm? Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
01 Jul 2026
Self-harm and cyberflashing added to online safety offences list
The Online Safety Act has been updated to include ‘self-harm’ and ‘cyberflashing’ as ‘priority offences’, meaning online service providers will need to update their risk assessments of both categories Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jun 2026
Nordic datacentre investments surge amid tightening licence rules
Strains on national power grids in the Nordic region are pushing the region’s governments towards tougher regulation Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
29 Jun 2026
UK businesses fear stigma of ransomware
Data from the UK’s Report Fraud service reveals the scope of ransomware attacks is going underreported, with few businesses confident enough to identify themselves as victims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Jun 2026
Former ICO boss found using ‘vulgar’ language with female staff
An independent investigation into UK’s former information commissioner John Edwards uncovers his use of ‘highly sexualised’ language with staff, days after his resignation Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jun 2026
Metropolitan Police chief warns against law updates amid substantial tech expansion
The Metropolitan Police is to significantly expand use of AI, drones and facial recognition to ‘regain the advantage’ over criminals, but warns progress could be held back by legislation and data integration issues Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Jun 2026
Risk management firm Optro opens Singapore hub
The AI-powered governance, risk and compliance platform aims to disrupt the underserved Asia-Pacific market and help customers such as Singapore’s OCBC Bank modernise their audit functions Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
24 Jun 2026
Digital surveillance tech facilitates ‘arbitrary’ border abuses
Outsourcing migration processes to third countries via the transfer of powerful digital surveillance technologies is entrenching an ‘arbitrary and deterrent’ approach to border management that is hard to scrutinise and ultimately undermines the human rights of migrants Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Jun 2026
CFIT is ‘shaking up business models’ with UK government backing
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology received further government backing in April Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Jun 2026
Overwhelming support for Microsoft SMS designation in CMA responses
Some 25 organisations back Strategic Market Status for Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, while the Open Cloud Coalition estimates £60m in annual public sector costs Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
24 Jun 2026
The £1,100 lock-in: CMA Microsoft probe exposes software ecosystem at a crossroads
A parish council, a £60m public sector bill, and the AI question that could define UK digital competition for a generation in responses to the CMA’s Strategic Market Status investigation Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Opinion
24 Jun 2026
Delivering better government after three decades of disappointment
For three decades, governments have promised that technology would transform and improve the state - yet the same failures keep recurring. The missing ingredient is to find a better way to prove that a policy works Continue Reading
By- James Findlay and Jerry Fishenden
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Opinion
24 Jun 2026
Setting achievable sustainability targets in the age of AI infrastructure
AI demands high-density compute, challenging sustainability goals. CIOs must shift from vague targets to operational, audited metrics and responsible hardware lifecycle management Continue Reading
By- Daniel Smith, CEO, Astralis Technology
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Feature
24 Jun 2026
CW@60: Fighting for justice - twice
Lord James Arbuthnot reflects on the role that Computer Weekly’s journalism has played in his parliamentary career Continue Reading
By- James Arbuthnot
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News
23 Jun 2026
Trump directs US government focus to quantum
In an Executive Order, president Trump directed the US government to work to establish a cohesive, collaborative approach to the development of quantum technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Jun 2026
Why sovereign cloud is a marketing fix, not an architectural one
Sovereign cloud wrappers fail against physical and legal risks. True sovereignty requires building mathematically-enforced, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure, not vendor contracts Continue Reading
By- Dominic Williams, founder, Dfinity
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Opinion
23 Jun 2026
Datacentre resilience means more than uptime: Here’s what to change
Datacentre resilience must evolve beyond uptime to anticipate interconnected climate, grid, and geopolitical risks by embedding adaptive design and strategy into early planning Continue Reading
By- Gareth Williams, datacentre business lead, Arup
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News
23 Jun 2026
Australian government cloud mandate sparks migration warnings
As Australia prepares to enforce its whole-of-government cloud policy, industry experts warn agencies against rushed migrations, supplier lock-in and treating AI readiness as an afterthought Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2026
Artificial intelligence-based law firm wins in court
AI-based law firm received Solicitors Regulation Authority approval in June last year in a landmark decision Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
22 Jun 2026
Datacentres are a great target and AZs don’t help, so we need edge
When the redundancy model and the threat model encounter each other in the real world, the redundancy model loses, says Adhum Carter Wolde-Lule, director at Prism Power Group Continue Reading
By- Adhum Carter Wolde-Lule, director at Prism Power Group
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News
19 Jun 2026
Civil society: Police facial recognition must be strictly limited
Digital rights groups map out ‘minimum, necessary’ human rights protections to be included in UK government’s upcoming legal framework for police facial recognition Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jun 2026
Chilling effects of surveillance threaten democracy, UN finds
United Nations study finds the chilling effects of pervasive digital surveillance in modern life undermines an entire web of interconnected and interdependent human rights, representing a systemic threat to democratic norms and political participation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Jun 2026
US suspension of Anthropic models prompts AI sovereignty calls
The US government’s control order to suspend access to Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models raises concerns about the UK’s over-reliance on American tech Continue Reading
By- Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jun 2026
UAE’s push towards agentic AI raises stakes for governance and accountability
As the UAE accelerates plans to embed autonomous AI into government services, experts warn that governance frameworks must evolve from policy documents into operational controls that ensure transparency, accountability and trust Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
17 Jun 2026
Digital ID must not deepen exclusion
UK government plans for a national digital identity scheme risk embedding further inequalities and barriers to public services for the 19 million people currently experiencing digital exclusion Continue Reading
By- Elizabeth Anderson, Digital Poverty Alliance
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News
16 Jun 2026
Scottish minister clarifies police facial-recognition approach
The Scottish government has confirmed its intention to ensure police use of facial recognition is lawful before deployments start taking place, unlike in England and Wales where the technology has been rolled out in a ‘legal vacuum’ without any formal scrutiny or debate Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Jun 2026
UK data regulator slammed over lack of action on complaints
The UK data regulator is being threatened with legal action after it was accused of ‘ignoring’ thousands of data protection complaints, with critics describing its new approach to complaint triage and investigation as akin to a ‘digital bin’ for the public’s concerns Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
16 Jun 2026
The great datacentre backlash: The industry response
In part two of a two-part series looking at attitudes to datacentres, we look at how developers and operators have responded to the wave of anti-datacentre sentiment sweeping through communities and what their plan is to avoid further escalation Continue Reading
By- Andrew Donoghue
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E-Zine
16 Jun 2026
AI demands an identity reset
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines how AI is transforming the demands and expectations on identity and access management systems. We talk to early implementers of agentic AI to find out the lessons learned. And we explain why the AI infrastructure boom is likely to drive up cloud prices for every IT leader. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2026
UK Finance ‘shocked but not surprised’ by rise in fraud as tech firms ‘profit’ from it
Two-thirds of authorised push payment scams begin on tech platforms, according to UK Finance annual report Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Jun 2026
Strict sovereign AI policies could cost APAC economies billions
Oxford Economics report reveals that pursuing total AI self-sufficiency will lead to economic trade-offs, delayed enterprise adoption and higher carbon footprints across the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
11 Jun 2026
Why culture matters more than you think when complex tech goes wrong
IT professionals should feel free to speak up about things that are going wrong, which might require a culture change Continue Reading
By- Megan Owen
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Opinion
10 Jun 2026
The UK cannot afford a box-ticking solution to cloud dominance
Big tech companies often find ways out of regulatory directives, so the CMA must come up with enforceable commitments, across the whole investigation, and quickly Continue Reading
By- Nicky Stewart
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News
10 Jun 2026
Dutch critical infrastructure lags Europe’s cloud sovereignty divide, SAP executive warns
France has an established sovereign cloud framework and Germany launched one earlier this year, whereas the Netherlands is still just building its policy foundation Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
10 Jun 2026
London not calling as planning regs mar mobile development
The UK capital is losing mobile coverage in some of its busiest areas as operators are being forced to close cell sites faster than replacements can be secured Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jun 2026
UK government invites experts and industry groups to advise on digital ID plans
After mounting criticism of its digital identity policy, the government is convening an independent advisory group and improving engagement with industry stakeholders in an attempt to improve public trust Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick
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Opinion
10 Jun 2026
For Indian fintechs, compliance is survival
With India’s fintech firms facing a growing number of compliance obligations, adopting automated, continuous compliance processes will help cut repetitive manual work and remain audit-ready Continue Reading
By- Raghuveer Kancherla
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News
09 Jun 2026
UK government launches AI Assurance Stakeholder Consortium
The consortium, launched in partnership with BCS, aims to build trust in artificial intelligence and help the UK economy grow through responsible AI adoption Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2026
UK government pumps £200m into AI skills and adoption
Partnering with businesses, trade unions and workers, the UK government want to upskill workers and spread artificial intelligence adoption Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jun 2026
Inside the AI factory of the future
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit the latest in AI factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is being rapidly transformed. American Express talks about the latest digital innovations being introduced at the credit card giant. And we ask the hyperscalers – can you really deliver a sovereign cloud? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2026
Starmer announces sovereign compute strategy amid £1.1bn chip investment
Prime minister launches strategy to develop UK sovereign compute capability as government pumps £1.1bn into AI hardware plan Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2026
Red tape or responsible tech? Regulation’s growing influence on govtech suppliers
As artificial intelligence and digital regulations tighten across the UK and Europe, government technology suppliers are redesigning products and absorbing rising compliance costs, raising questions about regulatory impact Continue Reading
By- Dave Howell
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News
04 Jun 2026
EU unveils full-stack sovereignty package to build Euro tech muscle
European Commission launches package spanning chips, cloud and energy to reduce dependency on US and Chinese supply chains and to foster a sovereign vertical domestic stack Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2026
SIT Committee urges Palantir exit in push to end US cloud grip
A Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report contains recommendations that would radically alter UK public sector IT, procurement and relationship with hyperscalers if adopted Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
02 Jun 2026
Data dive: Mapping the UK public sector’s hyperscale dependence
UK government and local authorities have built critical infrastructure amid a web of US hyperscaler cloud and other providers, which brings risks of exposure to a narrow set of non-UK suppliers Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2026
The great datacentre backlash: The campaigners
In part one of a series looking at attitudes to datacentres, we look at the organisations that oppose new builds, concerns and motivations, what the industry thinks and what solutions might resolve the various impasses Continue Reading
By- Andrew Donoghue
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News
27 May 2026
NatWest inks AI deal for trade finance
NatWest bank wants to streamline trade finance while improving compliance through the use of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: AI factory power draw changes the grid calculus
We look at energy as the key driver – and bottleneck – in development, and why water use is less of an issue now datacentres use liquid cooling over air cooling Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Opinion
27 May 2026
When your biggest security risk has never signed a contract
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article we explore how the frontiers of identity are expanding in the agentic era, and why this requires new approaches to governance. Continue Reading
By- Lee Howells and Andrew Peel, PA Consulting
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News
26 May 2026
Sir Alan Bates questions UK government commitment to Post Office criminal investigation
The UK government needs to increase funding for police investigation of Post Office scandal crimes, or face a five-year delay Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
26 May 2026
Kazakhstan: The Freedom to tap into data reserves
Continuing our round-up of the IT communications industry in Kazakhstan, we look at who could be the country’s and the region’s main player in driving digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2026
Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs
A multinational police operation has taken down the infamous First VPN service that provided cover for cyber criminal gangs and ransomware operators Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
21 May 2026
Kazakhstan: Where data is set to be the real new oil
Spanning huge distances, Kazakhstan has amassed riches from beneath its ground and its ability to launch rockets into space above. Yet the country sees its future prosperity in exploiting digital riches Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 May 2026
NHS Modernisation Bill promises single patient record by 2028
The NHS Modernisation Bill announced in the King’s Speech aims to transform the NHS, with plans to build a single patient record to be launched in two years Continue Reading
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14 May 2026
King’s Speech paves the way for digital ID
The speech outlined plans for a Digital Access to Services Bill, establishing a legal framework for the use of digital identity, which has received mixed responses Continue Reading
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13 May 2026
Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill
Reform of the Computer Misuse Act is to be folded into a wider National Security Bill granting more powers for law enforcement to protect the UK against a wider spectrum of threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
13 May 2026
How to build a cloud carbon data supply chain
Why better architecture – not better promises – is the key to sustainable cloud computing. The data isn’t perfect but there are steps IT leaders can take to build the right structure Continue Reading
By- Luke Sperrin, senior practice lead for energy and sustainability at Digital Catapult
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News
12 May 2026
IDCA datacentres report: Global concentration and the Goldilocks zone
International Data Center Authority report shows capacity concentrated in a few developed nations, while ‘Goldilocks index’ shows which states can benefit from rapid development Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Feature
12 May 2026
What an LA County Court case means for the future of social media
A recent county court judgment ruled in favour of a plaintiff who sued certain social media companies for damaging her mental health by addictive design practices. What does this mean for the future of social media and online platforms? Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Interview: Hitachi Vantara takes long view on business and sustainability
We talk to Hitachi Vantara’s Simon Ninan about how the company looks to the far horizon when trying to match business needs with those of society Continue Reading
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11 May 2026
UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge
Westminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2026
ICO fines Cl0p victim South Staffs Water over data breach
The ICO has levied a reduced fine on South Staffordshire Water following cyber improvements in the wake of a Cl0p ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2026
Data residency becomes the GCC’s next AI battleground
As sovereign AI strategies accelerate across the Gulf, organisations are shifting their focus from ‘how do we use AI?’ to ‘where does the data live?’, turning data residency into a strategic differentiator rather than a compliance exercise Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2026
UK High Court dismisses facial-recognition judicial review case
The Metropolitan Police has won a judicial review case that argued its live facial-recognition policy was unlawful Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
06 May 2026
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompts ethical concerns
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is intended to improve school standards, child safety and social care. However, recent amendments to the proposal have led to ethical concerns regarding personal data Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
Cloud and data sovereignty caught in a paradox
We asked the hyperscalers how they would respond to US court-ordered eavesdropping on foreign citizen data – and got responses that highlight a paradoxical situation Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Feature
06 May 2026
Is cloud data sovereignty all just a case of ‘Trust me, bro’?
Hyperscaler cloud is inherently global. Does that make data sovereignty unattainable – especially given the powers US courts hold? We grilled the hyperscalers in an attempt to find out Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Opinion
06 May 2026
The illusion of digital sovereignty and the reality of control
Digital sovereignty is hugely important to IT leaders but in most cases systems have been built on foundations they don’t control. Open standards are key to organisational agility Continue Reading
By- Astor Nummelin Carlberg, director open source sovereignty, SUSE
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News
05 May 2026
EU finance firms urged to get on with anti-money laundering compliance
Two-thirds of finance firms in the European Union are at risk of missing next year’s deadline to comply with anti-money laundering regulations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 May 2026
Scottish government publishes AI guidance for schools
Scotland has issued national guidance on the use of AI in the country’s schools, aiming to support safe use of the technology for teachers and pupils Continue Reading
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01 May 2026
MHRA appoints CDTO
The regulator has hired Jason Bonander as its chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) to help deliver its five-year strategy Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2026
Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks
The government’s annual cyber security report reveals UK businesses are still struggling with the impact of attacks and breaches Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
30 Apr 2026
Data is a sovereignty issue. And broader than just the hyperscalers
As data sovereignty comes under scrutiny the more chimera-like it looks, but ventures like Google’s S3NS in France show potential Continue Reading
By- Owen Sayers, Secon Solutions
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News
30 Apr 2026
Global study reveals biggest risks of AI in finance sector
University of Cambridge study reveals the risks facing the finance sector as it adopts artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Apr 2026
UK data watchdog accused of dragging feet on eVisa investigation
Despite longstanding data protection issues with the Home Office’s electronic visa system being flagged five months ago, the UK’s data regulator is yet to take any action Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
28 Apr 2026
Lloyds Bank compensates another 1,625 customers after ‘alarming’ data breach
Bank pays out compensation to more customers and reveals expansion of affected group Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
