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.
UK Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac fleets in enterprises
Teramind warns of AI governance gap at enterprises
AppOmni wins Intellyx Digital Innovator Award again
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
Rubrik launches cloud recovery tool for cyber attacks
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Expert Columns
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
How AI Is changing enterprise storage security
It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you
Unlocking science: building AI researchers can trust
Data enrichment: Turning raw data into real intelligence
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Recent Data Protection News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lumera warns pension trustees on AI governance controls
Pension schemes face tighter scrutiny as reform-driven data growth makes AI oversight, accountability and human intervention more urgent.
Parloa opens London office as AI expansion gathers pace
London's rising AI investment is drawing Parloa into the capital as the company expands its European footprint and customer base.
Plaud launches team workspace in UK for meeting notes
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes and decisions in the UK, as Plaud's new team workspace aims to curb lost context and save time.
Europeans back payment sovereignty amid US network fears
Growing fears over disruption are pushing consumers and providers to favour European control of payments as reliance on US networks deepens.
It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies
Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.
Facewatch expands facial recognition into pharmacy sector
Rising theft and abuse in pharmacies is pushing operators towards facial recognition tools that warn staff when known offenders enter stores.
Plaud launches Team UK workspace for business notes
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes and action points as Plaud targets wider company subscriptions with its new UK team workspace.
Job Moves
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
IDnow hires ex-Ukraine minister for digital identity push
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Vincent Lomba joins ENISA group on EU cyber policy
NAVEX appoints Joe Stubbs as UK country manager to drive growth
