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The Ultimate Guide to Data Privacy

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

What to know about Data Privacy

Data Privacy is an increasingly critical topic as technology advances and the volume of personal and enterprise data grows exponentially. This collection of stories explores the latest developments in data privacy across various sectors including cloud computing, AI integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Readers will find insights into how companies and governments are navigating the delicate balance between leveraging data for innovation and maintaining strict privacy protections. Topics such as upgraded data lakehouse architectures for enhanced AI capabilities, privacy challenges in generative AI adoption, and new certifications validating mobile app security highlight the evolving landscape.

The stories also reveal the growing emphasis on responsible AI use, transparency, and ethical data governance as key pillars to safeguard sensitive information. With advances like AI-powered security tools, privacy-focused browsers, and blockchain-enhanced digital identities, organizations are increasingly prioritizing data protection to build customer trust and meet regulatory demands.

By exploring this tag, readers can stay informed on global trends, technological innovations, challenges, and strategies that define the future of data privacy in an interconnected digital world.

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Recent Data Privacy News

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

UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds

UK marketers set to lift AI budgets as Canva research warns consumers still want human touch, clearer rules and more trust in adverts.

2 days ago

UK consumers use AI widely but trust lags, EY finds
Data breach

UK consumers use AI widely but trust lags, EY finds

EY says 74% of UK consumers have used AI in six months, but only 14% would trust fully autonomous systems as security and governance worries grow.

2 days ago

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Data Protection

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.

2 days ago

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

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds

Small firms are embracing AI for admin and marketing, but a MoneySuperMarket survey finds most still lack security training as cyber fears rise.

4 days ago

Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Gaming

Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign

Edinburgh research urges banks to co-design youth services with customers, after 350 Scots say digital money, gaming and patchy advice are reshaping finances.

4 days ago

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
Hyperscale

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing

HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.

Last week

Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Malware

Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus

Nebula Global Services has secured Cyber Essentials Plus after independent testing, giving customers and partners added assurance over its cyber controls.

Last week

Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning
Data Protection

Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning

Heriot-Watt researcher warns firms using generative AI in machine learning could heighten cyber-attacks, breaches and bias in regulated sectors.

Last week

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Big Data

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records

Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.

Last week

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Data Protection

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

AI adoption boosts demand for cybersecurity GRC specialists as Malt says compliance work now dominates projects across its freelancer marketplace.

Last week

Liverpool FC expands SAS partnership for fan marketing
Social Media

Liverpool FC expands SAS partnership for fan marketing

Liverpool deepens SAS partnership to use AI and analytics for personalised supporter marketing across web, mobile and social channels.

Last week

Most large UK firms cannot explain overseas AI data use
Data Protection

Most large UK firms cannot explain overseas AI data use

Harbr Data survey finds 61% of large UK firms cannot fully explain how sensitive information is used by AI systems overseas.

Last week

Paper data breaches in UK hit 11,141 over five years
Data Protection

Paper data breaches in UK hit 11,141 over five years

Paper data breaches in the UK have topped 11,000 over five years, with employee records accounting for nearly one in five cases, analysis finds.

Last week

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
Data Protection

Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights

Katsina to host Africa's first distributed AI compute network as Conflow Power Group signs deal for 50,000 solar iLamp streetlights.

Last week

Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss
Mental Health

Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss

Carea adds free miscarriage support mode to pregnancy app, offering expert advice, mental health tools and a women's community after pregnancy loss.

Last week

Braze launches AI tools for marketers with Europe hosting
Digital Transformation

Braze launches AI tools for marketers with Europe hosting

Braze unveils AI marketing suite with European hosting as customers report sharper engagement, faster campaign builds and stronger conversions.

Last month

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud
Cloud Services

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud

BlackBox Hosting and Everpure have teamed up to expand UK sovereign cloud services, as businesses seek more control over data, resilience and compliance.

Last month

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio
Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

BT unveils UK sovereign cloud and AI services for public and private users, as research says digital sovereignty could add GBP £18 billion to the economy.

Last month

Cyber-attacks top risk for professional firms in 2026
Data Protection

Cyber-attacks top risk for professional firms in 2026

Everywhen survey shows cyber threats dominating boardroom concerns for legal, accountancy and consultancy firms, as economic worries lag far behind.

Last month

VoCoVo launches AI gateway for retailers' shop floors
Data Protection

VoCoVo launches AI gateway for retailers' shop floors

VoCoVo rolls out AI Gateway to let retailers' existing headsets deliver spoken answers and stock insights straight to shop-floor staff.

Last month

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