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The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.

What to know about Data Protection

Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.

In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.

By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.

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Recent Data Protection News

NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff
Education, Learning & Training

NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff

With AI tools spreading through the bank, 60,000 NatWest staff will now be trained to spot ethical risks and handle them responsibly.

2 days ago

Gamma targets small firms with PCI payment security
Unified Communications

Gamma targets small firms with PCI payment security

Small firms taking card payments by phone face fraud, chargeback and compliance risks that Gamma says have been overlooked.

3 days ago

UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips
IT Industry

UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips

Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.

Last week

UK VPN searches jump after under-16 social media plan
Virtual Private Networks

UK VPN searches jump after under-16 social media plan

Search interest surged as ministers' under-16 social media plan prompted privacy fears, with UK VPN queries hitting their highest since early August.

Last week

Everpure launches data intelligence for AI projects
Storage

Everpure launches data intelligence for AI projects

Fragmented enterprise data is slowing AI rollouts, and the new software aims to find, classify and govern it across mixed systems.

Last week

Facewatch wins AI certification for facial recognition
Biometrics

Facewatch wins AI certification for facial recognition

Independent auditors found the retailer facial recognition system met the first global AI governance standard, bolstering scrutiny around its use in stores.

Last week

UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag
Chief Financial Officer

UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag

Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.

Last week

Phishing falls as attackers turn to AI & encryption
Threat intelligence

Phishing falls as attackers turn to AI & encryption

Phishing is becoming harder to spot as attackers use encryption and AI-generated sites to target organisations more effectively.

Last week

KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance
Productivity

KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance

Despite rising AI adoption, most firms are failing to turn it into enterprise-wide gains because governance and workforce readiness lag badly.

Last week

Cequence backs behaviour-based zero trust for AI agents
Digital Transformation

Cequence backs behaviour-based zero trust for AI agents

Runtime behaviour, not login checks, is now seen as the key control as businesses put AI agents into live systems and data.

Last week

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition
IT Industry

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

Last week

AI scams erode trust in online identity, Malwarebytes warns
Artificial Intelligence

AI scams erode trust in online identity, Malwarebytes warns

One in three daily AI users say explicit images of people they know are acceptable, as confidence in online evidence and scams worsens.

Last week

Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
Recruitment

Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation

The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.

Last week

OneAdvanced & NVIDIA test sovereign AI for NHS triage
IT Industry

OneAdvanced & NVIDIA test sovereign AI for NHS triage

NHS patients could be routed faster and more accurately after a UK-built model outperformed GPs and rival AI in triage tests.

This month

Half of consumers mistrust AI agents with card details
Digital Transformation

Half of consumers mistrust AI agents with card details

Trust at the point of payment is the key hurdle, with 50.1% of European consumers unwilling to share card details with AI agents.

This month

Ombuds Group adopts Ctrl AI for dispute resolution
Digital Transformation

Ombuds Group adopts Ctrl AI for dispute resolution

Rising complaint volumes and more complex cases are pushing The Ombuds Group to use AI with human oversight across all its schemes.

This month

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland adds AI board session
Education, Learning & Training

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland adds AI board session

Boards are being warned to assess AI risk as well as opportunity, after new demand from executives prompted the course expansion.

This month

London keeps Europe's top spot for tech investment
IT Industry

London keeps Europe's top spot for tech investment

Technology investment softened last year, but the UK still drew more projects than France and Germany as London stayed ahead of Paris.

This month

CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Disaster Recovery

CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer

Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.

This month

CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion
Banking

CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion

Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.

This month

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