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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

Telecom chiefs say AI scaling hampered by skills gaps
Productivity

Telecom chiefs say AI scaling hampered by skills gaps

Skills shortages and fragmented rollouts are leaving telecom operators unable to scale AI, with most executives warning of higher costs and margin pressure.

Last week

UK sets out cyber resilience Bill & digital ID plans
Digital Transformation

UK sets out cyber resilience Bill & digital ID plans

Businesses face tighter cyber and governance expectations as ministers push a resilience Bill and voluntary digital ID schemes across the UK.

Last week

Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
Productivity

Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President

The appointment comes as Tes pushes to link school data more tightly across its Tes360 platform, aiming to ease staff workload and improve oversight.

Last week

UK firms race ahead on AI, but controls lag behind
Chief Technology Officers

UK firms race ahead on AI, but controls lag behind

Most large UK companies lack full visibility of staff AI use, with executives fearing breaches and struggling to rein in autonomous agents.

Last week

Scality launches ADI platform for enterprise AI data
Disaster Recovery

Scality launches ADI platform for enterprise AI data

Enterprises facing heavier AI workloads and tighter rules may get more control over data, power use and resilience with Scality's new platform.

Last week

UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech
IT Industry

UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech

Businesses face tighter reporting and new rules as ministers move to overhaul cyber security, AI oversight and digital identity regulation.

Last week

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Small Business

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

Last week

Shufti wins iBeta Level 3 for face liveness on mobiles
Digital Transformation

Shufti wins iBeta Level 3 for face liveness on mobiles

Independent testing showed the firm's face checks can block spoofing on mainstream phones while avoiding friction for genuine users.

Last week

KOcycle wins King's Award for sustainability drive
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

KOcycle wins King's Award for sustainability drive

KOcycle wins King's Award as channel partners face rising scrutiny over IT waste, with its zero-landfill model and KODI scheme in focus.

Last week

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms
IT Industry

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms

Argyll Data Development launches UK sovereign AI inference cloud with SambaNova, targeting regulated firms seeking local control over data and systems.

Last week

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%
Telehealth

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%

NHS clinicians using the tool reclaimed more than four million hours of capacity, while paperwork time fell and burnout eased across pilots.

This month

Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
Breach Prevention

Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield

UK resellers gain access to a certified firewall range as Hammer broadens its security line-up with Stormshield’s hardware and virtual products.

This month

World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys
Ransomware

World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys

Businesses are being urged to replace password-only logins as stolen credentials still feature in 22% of confirmed breaches.

This month

CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Opinion

CX is an outcome of the network beneath it

Customer experience fails when networks falter, with outages, latency and weak security now directly affecting trust and churn.

This month

Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Marketing Technologies

Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal

The new hires are set to support Acquirz’s expansion after buying Marketscan, with AI and campaign expertise to help scale client services.

This month

Europe firms in dark over AI cyberattacks, ISACA finds
Data Analytics

Europe firms in dark over AI cyberattacks, ISACA finds

A lack of visibility is leaving many European organisations unable to tell whether AI-powered attacks have already breached their systems.

This month

UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds

Most UK marketing leaders plan to boost AI budgets, but consumers want clearer rules before trusting adverts made with it.

This month

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Identity Theft

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

Digital IDs could speed up account opening and cut fraud, but the industry body says ministers must first nail safeguards and liability.

This month

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
Business Continuity

OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors

Public sector and essential services could gain tighter AI controls as OneAdvanced’s IQ keeps data hosted in the UK and embeds governance rules.

This month

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds

Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.

This month

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