The impact of GDPR - 160,000 breach notifications in Europe and €114m in fines
GDPR came into force across the EU at the end of May 2018, introducing a new age of data protection requirements on business.
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Institute for Government - Brexit will not be ‘done’ in 2020, time for implementation needed
A new report by think tank Institute for Government states that the hard work really begins after 31st January 2020.
Government needs to put science and engineering at “forefront of thinking”
A new report from the Government Office for Science and HM Treasury also notes that if benefits are going to be gained, then a big cultural shift is needed.
Prime Minister orders review of ‘Whitehall waste’ ahead of March Budget
Boris Johnson and Chancellor Sajid Javid told Ministers in a Cabinet meeting to root out any waste not aligned and to focus on government priorities.
NHSX CEO says ‘we’re listening’ - £40m announced to reduce login times across NHS
The NHS ‘logins project’ will require IT system suppliers standardise logins and also for local and national systems to be integrated.
How can UK policy safely exploit the autonomous aviation market?
Chris Middleton examines how the benefits of unmanned aviation will largely come down to how well the technologies are managed.
Competition regulator raises ‘serious concerns’ about Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo
Back in May it was announced that Amazon would lead a $575 million funding round in food delivery business, Deliveroo.
Financial regulators warn banks about their future management of tech failures
The Bank of England (BoE), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published a policy summary on new requirements.
National Infrastructure Commission for Wales identifies key themes for country’s future
The Commission is calling for interested parties to submit their views on infrastructure plans, which focus on digital communications, energy and transport.
What does the Conservative Party Manifesto have to say about tech investment?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson this weekend launched the Conservative Party’s manifesto. We give a rundown of the tech commitments.
Political parties make their pitch to business - skills, climate crisis and Brexit at the fore
The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats are set to address address the Confederation of British Industry conference today in London.
UK AI - Where are we now?
Chris Middleton catches up with Dame Wendy Hall at a London conference on the UK’s progress in AI skills and research.
Government’s lack of data and performance monitoring leads to “crisis-cash-repeat” cycle for funding public services
Think tank Institute for Government has released its 2019 performance tracker for nine public services and assesses the impact of future government spending.
National Security Commission delivers rallying cry for the US to prioritise AI
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (AI) warns that US government R&D funding is not sufficient and that the threat from China is growing.