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Isle of Man makes data a legal asset class

2 days ago
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Isle of Man law gives data legal asset status in bid to attract finance, healthcare and telecoms firms with clearer commercial rules.
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Why household context matters for the future of audience insight

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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As personal identifiers fade, marketers are turning to household context for richer, privacy-safe audience insight that reflects real lives.
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Iron Mountain urges year-round UK data protection focus

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Iron Mountain warns UK firms to treat data protection as a year-round board priority as weak governance fuels losses and AI risks.
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Data resilience & trust seen as key to safe AI use

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day puts spotlight on how trusted, resilient data underpins safe AI adoption, compliance and business continuity.
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Top 10 data governance best practices to implement today

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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With AI use surging and fines topping EUR €1 billion, robust data governance is now essential to unlock value, trust and compliance.
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Confidential computing moves into mainstream AI use

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Confidential computing shifts from niche to mainstream as 75% of organisations adopt it to secure AI workloads and sensitive data in use.
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Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Oxylabs experts warn AI hype could swell into a bubble by 2026 as new 'agent' browsers challenge Chrome and Europe tightens data rules.
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Countly unveils faster analytics & AI-ready platform for enterprises

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.
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UK firms fear AI data non-compliance amid new regulatory risks

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Over half of UK firms are unsure if their AI-generated data meets regulations, risking heavy fines amid growing data and compliance challenges.
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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
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EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.
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One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
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UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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UK organisations face urgent data protection reforms as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces stricter rules and higher ICO enforcement powers.
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eflow Global launches sandbox to help reduce false positives

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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eflow Global introduces a new Sandbox feature for TZTS Trade Surveillance, enabling firms to reduce false positives by safely testing alert thresholds with real data.
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Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
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Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
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UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
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78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.
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AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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As artificial intelligence evolves, organisations increasingly seek to integrate AI solutions directly with their data sources, prioritising privacy and control.
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Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers

Mon, 13th May 2024
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Unveiling the importance of a comprehensive compliance framework, this report guides IT decision-makers through the complexity of compliance challenges.