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EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance
Data Protection

EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance

The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules
Data Protection

UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules

UK organisations face urgent data protection reforms as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces stricter rules and higher ICO enforcement powers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
EduTech

UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
The “New Normal” brings greater responsibility
Data Privacy

The “New Normal” brings greater responsibility

While the European Union has been a forerunner in the regulatory arena, GDPR is now just one of a multitude of different regulations.

By Felipe Henao Brand • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Global Stories

Data regulation stories

Utho Cloud launches migration tools to help Indian firms save costs
Firewalls

Utho Cloud launches migration tools to help Indian firms save costs

Utho Cloud launches tools enabling Indian firms to migrate from foreign cloud providers with up to 60% cost savings and enhanced data sovereignty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears
Data Protection

SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Data Privacy

One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres
Storage

Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres

Seagate launches 30TB Exos M and IronWolf Pro drives, boosting scalable AI-ready storage for data centres amid rising global demand and data laws.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
eflow Global launches sandbox to help reduce false positives
DevOps

eflow Global launches sandbox to help reduce false positives

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework
Data governance

Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Data Protection

Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy

Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach

With an emphasis on data management and analytics, as well as a powerful hybrid infrastructure, Cloudera is expanding its footprint in the ANZ region.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source
Encryption

AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source

As artificial intelligence evolves, organisations increasingly seek to integrate AI solutions directly with their data sources, prioritising privacy and control.

By Karthik Sj • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers
Risk & Compliance

Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers

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

By Michael Aminzade • 6 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards
Supply Chain

DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards

Amid rising cybersecurity threats, EU's new Digital Operational Resilience Act is prompting IT businesses to enhance their security standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Splunk Observability Cloud now available in ANZ via AWS
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk Observability Cloud now available in ANZ via AWS

Splunk has announced that Splunk Observability Cloud is now available in Australia and New Zealand via the Amazon Web Services Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2022
Creating private data regulations for employees
Data Protection

Creating private data regulations for employees

Data breaches are on the rise, with employees being the weakest link. Organisations should establish private data regulations to combat this.

By Reciprocity • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020