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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

Virgin Media O2 trials tech recycling display in store
e-waste & Recycling

Virgin Media O2 trials tech recycling display in store

Shoppers may be more likely to trade in or buy refurbished handsets after Virgin Media O2's in-store display demystifies recycling and reuse.

4 days ago

UK firms boost compliance spend as breaches persist
Data Analytics

UK firms boost compliance spend as breaches persist

Despite rising budgets, British businesses still face more breaches and ethics failures than global peers, a NAVEX survey found.

4 days ago

Boardroom breach: The questions every leadership team needs to ask
Disaster Recovery

Boardroom breach: The questions every leadership team needs to ask

Cyber incidents can quickly become business-wide crises unless leaders have already tested responses to disruption, scrutiny and uncertainty.

5 days ago

CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer
Disaster Recovery

CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer

Demand for cloud and security services is rising, and the provider is adding sales leadership to align customer, partner and revenue strategy.

6 days ago

TalkTalk Business warns SMEs on AI agent access risks
Small Business

TalkTalk Business warns SMEs on AI agent access risks

Autonomous tools with broad permissions could expose customer records and email to costly breaches, TalkTalk Business says, as SMEs rush to adopt AI.

6 days ago

Yoree launches beta photo memory app for camera rolls
Disaster Recovery

Yoree launches beta photo memory app for camera rolls

The beta aims to help users find and revisit photos buried in crowded camera rolls, as privacy questions loom over family image tools.

Last week

UK firms embed AI in workflows but keep human control
Productivity

UK firms embed AI in workflows but keep human control

Most UK enterprises now see AI boosting productivity, but 78% are keeping human approval points and guardrails in place.

Last week

Keepit adds SaaS backup platform to Pax8 Marketplace
Disaster Recovery

Keepit adds SaaS backup platform to Pax8 Marketplace

Pax8 partners can now sell independent backup and recovery for Microsoft 365, Salesforce and other SaaS tools to SMEs through the marketplace.

Last week

AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance
Productivity

AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance

Unchecked AI could distort finance decisions and damage trust, as UK firms rush adoption without enough governance, oversight or training.

Last week

Street Soccer Foundation launches tech recycling scheme
IT Industry

Street Soccer Foundation launches tech recycling scheme

Companies can now offset IT disposal costs while funding support for young people affected by homelessness through a recycling-linked credit scheme.

Last week

D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI
Education, Learning & Training

D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI

Law firms under pressure to govern AI adoption are getting more practical support as D2 Legal Technology expands its transformation services.

Last week

Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children
Gaming

Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children

Holiday gaming and AI use are exposing more children to data risks, as one in five parents have never discussed online privacy.

Last week

UK finance leaders face pressure to rush AI agents
Taxation

UK finance leaders face pressure to rush AI agents

Most UK finance chiefs lack in-house expertise and feel pressure to prove AI returns quickly, despite governance controls lagging behind.

Last week

UK cybersecurity startups surge as scaleups stay rare
IT Industry

UK cybersecurity startups surge as scaleups stay rare

Funding shortages and weak customer demand are limiting UK cybersecurity startups' path to scale, despite a 252% surge in new firms.

Last week

UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure
Leadership

UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure

Rising AI and governance demands are leaving many senior data executives overstretched, with 40% saying they are close to burnout.

Last week

Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy
Smart Cities

Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy

The certification could sway procurement decisions for critical infrastructure buyers weighing cyber assurance alongside surveillance performance.

Last week

Auror launches facial recognition tool in UK stores
Biometrics

Auror launches facial recognition tool in UK stores

Retailers can now flag repeat violent offenders before incidents escalate, as Auror's UK rollout deepens privacy concerns over facial recognition in shops.

Last week

Hart council expands KHIPU cyber monitoring partnership
Outsourcing

Hart council expands KHIPU cyber monitoring partnership

The Hampshire authority gains 24-hour protection for resident data and services without the cost of building its own security centre.

Last month

UK marketers fail to check AI outputs, survey finds
Marketing

UK marketers fail to check AI outputs, survey finds

Only 27% of UK marketing leaders always review AI-generated content before use, leaving customer-facing material open to errors and reputational risk.

Last month

HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments
Biometrics

HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments

Customers could soon shop and pay through AI assistants, after HSBC UK and Visa completed a live end-to-end card transaction online.

Last month

Job Moves