Computing UK www.computing.co.uk China Crisis: Government blames China for Electoral Commission cyberattack <img alt="China Crisis: Government blames China for Electoral Commission cyberattack" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5cfa99e/3e4c69fe-e98f-4d75-89a1-34e0c084187c/11/china-flag-in-town-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The question of whether we have really seen and understood the full extent of Chinese attempts to disrupt elections in the UK and the US remains open to debate. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5cfa99e/3e4c69fe-e98f-4d75-89a1-34e0c084187c/11/china-flag-in-town-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4189805/china-crisis-government-blames-china-electoral-commission-cyberattack https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4189805/china-crisis-government-blames-china-electoral-commission-cyberattack https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4189805/china-crisis-government-blames-china-electoral-commission-cyberattack Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:01:42 +0000 'Like a stalker': Data broker LiveRamp reported to UK, French regulators <img alt="&#39;Like a stalker&#39;: Data broker LiveRamp reported to UK, French regulators" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/abd4fc4/af28ed5a-5340-4cec-a67b-ef5a93d55346/23/mass-surveillance-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> LiveRamp is a cloud data platform company based in San Francisco. Previously known as Acxiom Corporation, it is "the industry's only interoperable platform for data collaboration across all cloud, walled garden, and media platforms," according to its website, which also says it helps customers maintain "compliance with the ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection and privacy laws." <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/abd4fc4/af28ed5a-5340-4cec-a67b-ef5a93d55346/23/mass-surveillance-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180665/stalker-broker-liveramp-reported-uk-french-regulators https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180665/stalker-broker-liveramp-reported-uk-french-regulators https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4180665/stalker-broker-liveramp-reported-uk-french-regulators Mon, 4 Mar 2024 09:07:30 +0000 Avast faces fine for tracking and selling user data <img alt="Avast faces fine for tracking and selling user data" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f0effae/e7d33564-1776-4687-838a-2a2af425b0b6/7/avast-logo-new-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has levelled a a $16.5 million fine against cybersecurity vendor Avast for unlawfully harvesting and selling customer data without their consent. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f0effae/e7d33564-1776-4687-838a-2a2af425b0b6/7/avast-logo-new-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178359/avast-fine-tracking-selling-user https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178359/avast-fine-tracking-selling-user https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178359/avast-fine-tracking-selling-user Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:29:07 +0000 ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop biometric monitoring of staff <img alt="ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop biometric monitoring of staff" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/654293a/9be3ecc7-871c-457e-92a0-e28e995d97ef/11/iStock-facial-recognition-1180902197-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK data protection regulator the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition and fingerprint scanning to monitor employee attendance. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/654293a/9be3ecc7-871c-457e-92a0-e28e995d97ef/11/iStock-facial-recognition-1180902197-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178174/ico-serco-leisure-stop-biometric-monitoring-staff https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178174/ico-serco-leisure-stop-biometric-monitoring-staff https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178174/ico-serco-leisure-stop-biometric-monitoring-staff Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:31 +0000 NHS England challenged over redacted Palantir contract <img alt="NHS England challenged over redacted Palantir contract" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2990193/3977483d-5ba9-4e0f-bea2-bd41433b13a1/7/iStock-Redacted-data-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Good Law Project (GLP) has launched legal action against NHS England, to uncover redactions in its contract with US tech firm Palantir. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2990193/3977483d-5ba9-4e0f-bea2-bd41433b13a1/7/iStock-Redacted-data-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175977/nhs-england-challenged-redacted-palantir-contract https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175977/nhs-england-challenged-redacted-palantir-contract https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175977/nhs-england-challenged-redacted-palantir-contract Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:53:07 +0000 Encryption backdoors violate human rights, says EU court <img alt="Encryption backdoors violate human rights, says EU court" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d7af62c/02e9dd5c-9aa7-4c84-b04d-88b4760a890f/7/encryption-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has declared that giving law enforcement access to encrypted messages through backdoors violates fundamental rights outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d7af62c/02e9dd5c-9aa7-4c84-b04d-88b4760a890f/7/encryption-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175028/encryption-backdoors-violate-human-rights-eu-court https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175028/encryption-backdoors-violate-human-rights-eu-court https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175028/encryption-backdoors-violate-human-rights-eu-court Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:11:28 +0000 AI will increase volume and impact of cyberattacks in next 2 years says NCSC <img alt="AI will increase volume and impact of cyberattacks in next 2 years says NCSC " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9dc1038/a7fa3a88-f4a3-466f-a79a-a0318a64cb58/3/digital-security-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Report highlights a heightened global ransomware threat <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9dc1038/a7fa3a88-f4a3-466f-a79a-a0318a64cb58/3/digital-security-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167174/ai-increase-volume-impact-cyberattacks-ncsc https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167174/ai-increase-volume-impact-cyberattacks-ncsc https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167174/ai-increase-volume-impact-cyberattacks-ncsc Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:36:01 +0000 Cyber Monitoring Centre launched with former NCSC head at helm <img alt="Cyber Monitoring Centre launched with former NCSC head at helm" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3e35659/289d9fdf-2a6b-42d9-bd52-26278c5dc68b/2/cyber-risk-iStock-479801072-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Founding NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin to join as technical committee chair <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3e35659/289d9fdf-2a6b-42d9-bd52-26278c5dc68b/2/cyber-risk-iStock-479801072-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165192/cyber-monitoring-centre-launched-former-ncsc-head-helm https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165192/cyber-monitoring-centre-launched-former-ncsc-head-helm https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165192/cyber-monitoring-centre-launched-former-ncsc-head-helm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:34:15 +0000 Microsoft, Google and UK make moves on sovereign data storage <img alt="Microsoft, Google and UK make moves on sovereign data storage" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/81523f2/ee80745f-54b1-4019-82e5-40afff1b454d/11/data-flow-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a move to align with the EU's GDPR, Microsoft has unveiled plans to exclusively store and process all personal data from its European users within the EU. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/81523f2/ee80745f-54b1-4019-82e5-40afff1b454d/11/data-flow-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4163582/microsoft-google-uk-moves-sovereign-storage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4163582/microsoft-google-uk-moves-sovereign-storage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4163582/microsoft-google-uk-moves-sovereign-storage Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:30:20 +0000 Security Excellence Awards 2024: Could you be a winner? <img alt="Security Excellence Awards 2024: Could you be a winner? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/441e10b/50b7aac1-c9d3-4cc2-8a12-e0b796167912/9/trophy-award-580-358-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> There's still time to enter a product, service, project or person into the awards <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/441e10b/50b7aac1-c9d3-4cc2-8a12-e0b796167912/9/trophy-award-580-358-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4161755/security-excellence-awards-2024-winner https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4161755/security-excellence-awards-2024-winner https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4161755/security-excellence-awards-2024-winner Tue, 9 Jan 2024 12:28:43 +0000 Google's new Chrome feature disables cookies for 30 million users <img alt="Google&#39;s new Chrome feature disables cookies for 30 million users" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f22c9ea/1da419d3-6b52-4e9c-8a8d-2ea500401d58/7/chrome-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a move to boost user privacy, Google has started testing changes to the Chrome browser that disable third-party cookies: the primary tool websites and advertisers use to track online behaviour. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f22c9ea/1da419d3-6b52-4e9c-8a8d-2ea500401d58/7/chrome-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160787/googles-chrome-feature-disables-cookies-million-users https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160787/googles-chrome-feature-disables-cookies-million-users https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160787/googles-chrome-feature-disables-cookies-million-users Fri, 5 Jan 2024 06:12:48 +0000 UK regulator fires warning shot on cookie compliance <img alt="UK regulator fires warning shot on cookie compliance" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/68884a5/5e983e70-f6c3-45de-a716-591a705885d7/13/iStock-Broken-cookie-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered organisations failing to comply with cookie rules to clean up their act or face enforcement action. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/68884a5/5e983e70-f6c3-45de-a716-591a705885d7/13/iStock-Broken-cookie-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160205/uk-regulator-fires-warning-shot-cookie-compliance https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160205/uk-regulator-fires-warning-shot-cookie-compliance https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160205/uk-regulator-fires-warning-shot-cookie-compliance Wed, 3 Jan 2024 12:17:17 +0000 Dropbox faces backlash over OpenAI data sharing <img alt="Dropbox faces backlash over OpenAI data sharing" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ab6665a/7a4f48f1-4c68-46fa-b8ba-1165aaa20635/7/data-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cloud storage giant Dropbox is under scrutiny after revelations that a new setting, enabled by default, shares users' data with OpenAI when using an AI-powered search feature. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ab6665a/7a4f48f1-4c68-46fa-b8ba-1165aaa20635/7/data-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157118/dropbox-backlash-openai-sharing https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157118/dropbox-backlash-openai-sharing https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157118/dropbox-backlash-openai-sharing Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:01:36 +0000 Ofcom investigating TikTok's parental controls <img alt="Ofcom investigating TikTok&#39;s parental controls" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d18a996/d6e6d968-1e3a-4390-abbf-db3a245e6b42/12/tiktok-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK media regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into social video platform TikTok over concerns that the app provided "inaccurate" information about its parental controls. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d18a996/d6e6d968-1e3a-4390-abbf-db3a245e6b42/12/tiktok-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157087/ofcom-investigating-tiktoks-parental-controls https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157087/ofcom-investigating-tiktoks-parental-controls https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4157087/ofcom-investigating-tiktoks-parental-controls Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:35:21 +0000 UK faces high risk of "catastrophic" ransomware attack <img alt="UK faces high risk of &quot;catastrophic&quot; ransomware attack" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e233b82/2dc23849-44e0-4a4e-9556-538f85746bc7/3/cyber-attack-ahead-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS) publishes report on the UKs readiness for a cyber-attack on critical national infrastructure. Spoiler alert - it's not great. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e233b82/2dc23849-44e0-4a4e-9556-538f85746bc7/3/cyber-attack-ahead-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156282/uk-risk-catastrophic-ransomware-attack https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156282/uk-risk-catastrophic-ransomware-attack https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156282/uk-risk-catastrophic-ransomware-attack Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:40:54 +0000 Governments forcing Apple and Google to share notification data <img alt="Governments forcing Apple and Google to share notification data" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/86c1ec6/c55bfcdb-0821-418d-8f7e-a5fe527438bf/0/iStock-Shocked-woman-holding-smartphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Governments around the world have been using smartphone push notifications to spy on users, according to a letter US Senator Ron Wyden sent to the Department of Justice. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/86c1ec6/c55bfcdb-0821-418d-8f7e-a5fe527438bf/0/iStock-Shocked-woman-holding-smartphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154243/governments-forcing-apple-google-share-notification https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154243/governments-forcing-apple-google-share-notification https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4154243/governments-forcing-apple-google-share-notification Thu, 7 Dec 2023 11:16:11 +0000 Legal challenge launched against NHS-Palantir data deal <img alt="Legal challenge launched against NHS-Palantir data deal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed56da9/f5d33688-0ec5-4ba3-965c-c28e00c93a0d/13/medical-record-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Campaigners have launched legal action in a bid to halt a contentious data sharing deal between the NHS and US tech company Palantir citing concerns over patient privacy. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed56da9/f5d33688-0ec5-4ba3-965c-c28e00c93a0d/13/medical-record-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152103/legal-challenge-launched-nhs-palantir-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152103/legal-challenge-launched-nhs-palantir-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152103/legal-challenge-launched-nhs-palantir-deal Fri, 1 Dec 2023 06:31:27 +0000 UK cyber intelligence leads international standard on safe AI software development <img alt="UK cyber intelligence leads international standard on safe AI software development" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/532c09a/d0cd960c-73fd-4bfd-8f2c-6b6692f54b26/4/cyber-intelligence-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Agreement represents a 'truly global effort' to ensure security by design <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/532c09a/d0cd960c-73fd-4bfd-8f2c-6b6692f54b26/4/cyber-intelligence-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150995/uk-cyber-intelligence-leads-international-standard-safe-ai-software-development https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150995/uk-cyber-intelligence-leads-international-standard-safe-ai-software-development https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150995/uk-cyber-intelligence-leads-international-standard-safe-ai-software-development Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:26:40 +0000 Nuclear lab faces niche cyber threat <img alt="Nuclear lab faces niche cyber threat " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1da9948/00e378f3-39a4-44b7-8c87-492bb687fbda/1/Cat-Hack-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> 'Furry Hacktivists' target Idaho National Laboratory for cat-human experiments <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1da9948/00e378f3-39a4-44b7-8c87-492bb687fbda/1/Cat-Hack-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150289/nuclear-lab-niche-cyber-threat https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150289/nuclear-lab-niche-cyber-threat https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150289/nuclear-lab-niche-cyber-threat Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:30:42 +0000 UK and South Korea unite against surging North Korean-linked threats <img alt="UK and South Korea unite against surging North Korean-linked threats" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c88c17/4d44eb47-881d-42c3-8595-9e619219fffe/3/domino-effect-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Advisory emphasises ‘critical concern’ <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c88c17/4d44eb47-881d-42c3-8595-9e619219fffe/3/domino-effect-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150142/uk-south-korea-unite-surging-north-korean-linked-threats https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150142/uk-south-korea-unite-surging-north-korean-linked-threats https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150142/uk-south-korea-unite-surging-north-korean-linked-threats Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:21:48 +0000 Russian state hackers unleash USB worm with global reach <img alt="Russian state hackers unleash USB worm with global reach" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/705e8f3/529fa3a6-e543-4213-94f9-7992a1c007b9/7/Russia-flag-keyboard-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> LittleDrifter has infected organisations worldwide <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/705e8f3/529fa3a6-e543-4213-94f9-7992a1c007b9/7/Russia-flag-keyboard-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149857/russian-hackers-unleash-usb-worm-global-reach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149857/russian-hackers-unleash-usb-worm-global-reach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149857/russian-hackers-unleash-usb-worm-global-reach Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:55:49 +0000 ICO issues warning to websites over cookie consent policies <img alt="ICO issues warning to websites over cookie consent policies" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/94c9f29/0f948374-49f8-43e9-8679-e68e3309505a/2/cookies-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Concerns expressed that some websites are not providing users with a clear choice regarding personalised ads <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/94c9f29/0f948374-49f8-43e9-8679-e68e3309505a/2/cookies-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149756/ico-issues-warning-websites-cookie-consent-policies https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149756/ico-issues-warning-websites-cookie-consent-policies https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149756/ico-issues-warning-websites-cookie-consent-policies Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:54:30 +0000 Capita clinches £239m civil service pensions contract <img alt="Capita clinches £239m civil service pensions contract " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/33411b6/32d601e0-7bb4-43fd-a45e-c93e49650149/4/Pensions-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The news comes despite a security breach in March which exposed pension data <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/33411b6/32d601e0-7bb4-43fd-a45e-c93e49650149/4/Pensions-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149120/capita-clinches-gbp239m-civil-service-pensions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149120/capita-clinches-gbp239m-civil-service-pensions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149120/capita-clinches-gbp239m-civil-service-pensions Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:53:42 +0000 Palantir: David Davis MP raises privacy concerns over potential NHS data contract <img alt="Palantir: David Davis MP raises privacy concerns over potential NHS data contract" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/da085c4/9abdf16b-6f9e-45fe-940f-972065954b72/7/Official-portrait-of-Rt-Hon-David-Davis-MP-crop-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Conservative MP David Davis has raised concerns in Parliament about the possibility that a multimillion pound contract for the NHS Federated Data Platform England could be awarded to US data mining firm Palantir. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/da085c4/9abdf16b-6f9e-45fe-940f-972065954b72/7/Official-portrait-of-Rt-Hon-David-Davis-MP-crop-2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4144595/palantir-david-davis-mp-raises-privacy-concerns-potential-nhs-contract https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4144595/palantir-david-davis-mp-raises-privacy-concerns-potential-nhs-contract https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4144595/palantir-david-davis-mp-raises-privacy-concerns-potential-nhs-contract Thu, 9 Nov 2023 13:04:46 +0000 Second Meta whistleblower testifies about failure to protect teens <img alt="Second Meta whistleblower testifies about failure to protect teens" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d5b7f5a/036c1450-1819-4d57-9b8a-1b6f84b85d3e/19/meta-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Arturo Béjar, a former engineering director at Meta, testified before the US Congress on Tuesday, sharing his personal experience of witnessing his own daughter suffer harassment on Instagram. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d5b7f5a/036c1450-1819-4d57-9b8a-1b6f84b85d3e/19/meta-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4143659/meta-whistleblower-testifies-about-failure-protect-teens-safety https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4143659/meta-whistleblower-testifies-about-failure-protect-teens-safety https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4143659/meta-whistleblower-testifies-about-failure-protect-teens-safety Wed, 8 Nov 2023 08:10:25 +0000 Data-driven needs, data-centric protection <img alt="Data-driven needs, data-centric protection" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1491c00/6601d006-8bef-484e-92b4-6417fd256238/5/EllisonAnneWilliams-Enveil-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The recent surge of data-driven, insight-producing innovations such as generative AI, computer vision, and large-scale natural language processing, have brought the value of data to the forefront. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1491c00/6601d006-8bef-484e-92b4-6417fd256238/5/EllisonAnneWilliams-Enveil-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4140023/driven-centric-protection https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4140023/driven-centric-protection https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4140023/driven-centric-protection Fri, 3 Nov 2023 09:20:05 +0000 Apple warns Indian opposition MPs about 'state sponsored' iPhone hackers <img alt="Apple warns Indian opposition MPs about &#39;state sponsored&#39; iPhone hackers " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c0a01a0/ffaf7cfb-d2f0-4d66-836d-07bca09c9c96/3/iStock-spyware-844327138-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Apple has warned prominent Indian opposition politicians, journalists and activists that their iPhones may have been targeted by "state-sponsored" hackers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c0a01a0/ffaf7cfb-d2f0-4d66-836d-07bca09c9c96/3/iStock-spyware-844327138-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141019/apple-warns-indian-opposition-mps-about-sponsored-iphone-hackers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141019/apple-warns-indian-opposition-mps-about-sponsored-iphone-hackers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141019/apple-warns-indian-opposition-mps-about-sponsored-iphone-hackers Wed, 1 Nov 2023 12:42:07 +0000 Online Safety Act receives royal assent <img alt="Online Safety Act receives royal assent" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e3abb75/dd606e4c-10fd-4786-940b-89b0653a0c80/3/iStock-Downing-Street-and-Whitehall-signs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Online Safety Bill is now the Online Safety Act (OSA) having officially received royal assent on Thursday. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e3abb75/dd606e4c-10fd-4786-940b-89b0653a0c80/3/iStock-Downing-Street-and-Whitehall-signs-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139427/online-safety-act-receives-royal-assent https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139427/online-safety-act-receives-royal-assent https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139427/online-safety-act-receives-royal-assent Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:37:28 +0000 NHS: Concerns mount over 'prospective medical records' access from 31st October <img alt="NHS: Concerns mount over &#39;prospective medical records&#39; access from 31st October" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/144d8f9/f5d33688-0ec5-4ba3-965c-c28e00c93a0d/18/medical-record-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The British Medical Association (BMA), charity group Refuge, and 20 other organisations have issued a strong warning regarding the potential risks that remote access to medical records may pose to domestic abuse survivors and victims of stalking. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/144d8f9/f5d33688-0ec5-4ba3-965c-c28e00c93a0d/18/medical-record-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139268/nhs-concerns-mount-prospective-medical-records-access-31st-october https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139268/nhs-concerns-mount-prospective-medical-records-access-31st-october https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4139268/nhs-concerns-mount-prospective-medical-records-access-31st-october Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:24:48 +0000 Google set to introduce 'IP Protection' feature for Chrome browser <img alt="Google set to introduce &#39;IP Protection&#39; feature for Chrome browser" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8c903f3/1eb798ab-d9aa-4f54-ad71-cd33d4892348/7/Chrome-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google is gearing up to roll out a new ‘IP Protection’ feature for its Chrome browser, aiming to heighten user privacy by concealing their IP addresses through proxy servers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8c903f3/1eb798ab-d9aa-4f54-ad71-cd33d4892348/7/Chrome-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137646/google-set-introduce-ip-protection-feature-chrome-browser https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137646/google-set-introduce-ip-protection-feature-chrome-browser https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137646/google-set-introduce-ip-protection-feature-chrome-browser Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:07:59 +0000 Facial recognition firm Clearview AI overturns £7.5m UK fine on appeal <img alt="Facial recognition firm Clearview AI overturns £7.5m UK fine on appeal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4fe7f47/f5911a18-fc7f-4664-b2f3-b278fd5e8dd4/21/face-detection-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a significant legal victory for controversial US-based facial recognition technology firm Clearview AI, a UK tribunal has ruled in favour of the company, overturning a £7.5 million fine imposed by the UK's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4fe7f47/f5911a18-fc7f-4664-b2f3-b278fd5e8dd4/21/face-detection-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136182/facial-recognition-firm-clearview-ai-overturns-gbp-uk-fine-appeal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136182/facial-recognition-firm-clearview-ai-overturns-gbp-uk-fine-appeal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4136182/facial-recognition-firm-clearview-ai-overturns-gbp-uk-fine-appeal Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:12:25 +0000 ICO raps Snap over AI chatbot privacy <img alt="ICO raps Snap over AI chatbot privacy" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fc7c352/6415bb64-2a1c-46cc-b048-94505ec49ff2/9/snapchat-logo-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has sent a preliminary enforcement notice to Snap, over a "potential failure to properly assess the privacy risks" posed by its generative AI chatbot My AI. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fc7c352/6415bb64-2a1c-46cc-b048-94505ec49ff2/9/snapchat-logo-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132364/ico-raps-snap-ai-chatbot-privacy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132364/ico-raps-snap-ai-chatbot-privacy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132364/ico-raps-snap-ai-chatbot-privacy Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:29:34 +0000 Camera commissioner: Police access to passport photos risks public trust <img alt="Camera commissioner: Police access to passport photos risks public trust" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/31e1292/100d2b7f-d472-4d2d-a58a-11a246824f9c/23/face-scan-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's surveillance camera commissioner, Professor Fraser Sampson, has warned that allowing police to access the passport image database for facial recognition could harm public trust. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/31e1292/100d2b7f-d472-4d2d-a58a-11a246824f9c/23/face-scan-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132125/camera-commissioner-police-access-passport-photos-risks-public-trust https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132125/camera-commissioner-police-access-passport-photos-risks-public-trust https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132125/camera-commissioner-police-access-passport-photos-risks-public-trust Fri, 6 Oct 2023 05:45:44 +0000 Public bodies expose victims' details to domestic abusers <img alt="Public bodies expose victims&#39; details to domestic abusers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/78fb069/b52fd0b2-0d79-4628-bd5e-df745286e3e1/2/iStock-Domestic-violence-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Poor procedures and training have been blamed for human errors in matters of life and death. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/78fb069/b52fd0b2-0d79-4628-bd5e-df745286e3e1/2/iStock-Domestic-violence-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4129923/public-bodies-expose-victims-details-domestic-abusers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4129923/public-bodies-expose-victims-details-domestic-abusers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4129923/public-bodies-expose-victims-details-domestic-abusers Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:23:26 +0000 UK-US data bridge to become operational 12th October <img alt="UK-US data bridge to become operational 12th October" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2b53471/ee80745f-54b1-4019-82e5-40afff1b454d/15/data-flow-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Michelle Donelan on Thursday introduced regulations in Parliament to implement the new transatlantic data transfer mechanism for personal data moving from the UK to the US. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2b53471/ee80745f-54b1-4019-82e5-40afff1b454d/15/data-flow-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4127791/uk-us-bridge-operational-12th-october https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4127791/uk-us-bridge-operational-12th-october https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4127791/uk-us-bridge-operational-12th-october Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:03:54 +0000 TikTok fined €345m in Europe over children's privacy <img alt="TikTok fined €345m in Europe over children&#39;s privacy" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2254d60/d6e6d968-1e3a-4390-abbf-db3a245e6b42/20/tiktok-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> European regulators have imposed a hefty €345 million fine on popular short video-sharing platform TikTok, citing its inadequate protection of children's personal data. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2254d60/d6e6d968-1e3a-4390-abbf-db3a245e6b42/20/tiktok-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4126017/tiktok-fined-eur345m-europe-childrens-privacy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4126017/tiktok-fined-eur345m-europe-childrens-privacy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4126017/tiktok-fined-eur345m-europe-childrens-privacy Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:15 +0000 Google pays $93m to settle privacy case <img alt="Google pays $93m to settle privacy case" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2a794ea/5b51250e-990d-416a-80c9-06ba9d70297b/3/iStock-Google-Cloud-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google is set to pay $93 million in a proposed agreement with the California Attorney General's office, aimed at resolving allegations that the company misled users regarding the use of their location data. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2a794ea/5b51250e-990d-416a-80c9-06ba9d70297b/3/iStock-Google-Cloud-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4125792/google-pays-usd93m-settle-privacy-case https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4125792/google-pays-usd93m-settle-privacy-case https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4125792/google-pays-usd93m-settle-privacy-case Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:35:46 +0000 Google rolls out new ad-tracking system on Chrome <img alt="Google rolls out new ad-tracking system on Chrome" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5310612/637eea95-5c69-4a30-867d-5c25ec4d4e5a/8/chrome-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google is finally rolling out Privacy Sandbox in to Chrome on the desktop. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5310612/637eea95-5c69-4a30-867d-5c25ec4d4e5a/8/chrome-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124379/google-rolls-tracking-chrome https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124379/google-rolls-tracking-chrome https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124379/google-rolls-tracking-chrome Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:02:49 +0000 Government quietly U turns to avoid big tech showdown <img alt="Government quietly U turns to avoid big tech showdown" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/414940b/a624633c-6fc0-4c68-adb2-4498ce6df2b9/2/Legislation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Contentious encryption clause amended to postpone message app scanning until “technically feasible” <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/414940b/a624633c-6fc0-4c68-adb2-4498ce6df2b9/2/Legislation-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124225/government-quietly-avoid-big-tech-showdown https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124225/government-quietly-avoid-big-tech-showdown https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4124225/government-quietly-avoid-big-tech-showdown Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:52:46 +0000