Two-thirds of UK workers would take legal action against their employer if their data was breached
A recent survey of 1,014 Britons by data experts Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors has revealed that 65% would take legal action against their employer if their data was breached due to negligence. The survey indicates that 74% trust their employer to keep their personal data secure. Despite this, 75% would report a data breach to a […]
What data protection considerations are there when procuring, developing and deploying AI systems?
By Liz Smith, associate in the commercial team at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology, data protection remains a crucial area of concern for businesses. Here we summarise some of the key data protection considerations for businesses procuring, developing or deploying AI systems… Purpose and lawful basis: Whenever […]
How businesses can protect their most valuable asset this Data Privacy Day and beyond
With last weekend marking the 18th Data Privacy Day, we sat down with some of the industry’s experts to find out more about why this event is still so important and how organisations can get one step ahead when it comes to protecting their increasingly precious data. Here’s what they had to say… Samir Desai, […]
Health Tech and Personal Data: What ‘Powered by Data’ means for healthcare tech
By Lucy Pegler, partner, and Noel Hung, solicitor, at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon In June 2023, the NHS launched the ‘Powered by Data’ campaign to demonstrate how use of health data delivers benefits for patients and society. The campaign draws on examples of how the responsible use of patient data can support innovation […]
For data privacy, access is as vital as security
By Jaeger Glucina, MD and Chief of Staff, Luminance If you’re in the UK, you could hardly have missed the story this summer about Nigel Farage’s public showdown with the specialist bank Coutts. What started as an apparent complaint about a lack of service being provided to Farage quickly became a significant political talking point […]
Where does GenAI fit into the data analytics landscape?
Recently, there has been a lot of interest and hype around Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), such as ChatGPT and Bard. While these applications are more geared towards the consumer, there is a clear uptick in businesses wondering where this technology can fit into their corporate strategy. James Gornall, Cloud Architect Lead, CTS explains the vital […]
The role of network cameras as sensors to support digital transformation
Axis Communications’ Linn Storäng explains how high-quality video data on open IT architecture might support the digital transformation of business functions… To think of the network camera – an essential part of any company’s security infrastructure – as being a tool for security purposes alone could be a missed opportunity. Today’s cameras are versatile IoT […]
The secrets of no drama data migration
With Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments at record levels, the speed and effectiveness of data migration has come under the spotlight. Every step of this data migration process raises concerns, especially in spin-off or divestment deals where just one part of the business is moving ownership. What happens if confidential information is accessed by the wrong […]
Data security to drive IT security market to new highs
The global cyber security market is estimated to record a CAGR of 10.5% between 2022 and 2032, driven by surging awareness among internet users about the sensitivity of their private data and impending legal actions prompting businesses to secure their online data by following the best practices. That’s according to a report from Future Market […]
Salesforce security: 5 ways your data could be exposed
By Varonis Salesforce is the lifeblood of many organizations. One of its most valuable assets-the data inside-is also its most vulnerable. With countless permission and configuration possibilities, it’s easy to leave valuable data exposed. That, coupled with the fact that most security organizations aren’t very familiar or involved with Salesforce’s administration, opens organizations up to massive risk. Here […]
