US to fine Facebook $5bn for Cambridge Analytica user data scandal- report
The US Federal Trade Commission has voted to approve a fine of about $5bn for Facebook over privacy violations, according to a report.
‘Blazing rows and bedroom chatter’: Google smart speaker recordings leaked
Google is investigating the source who leaked information about how it reviews and transcribes recordings from Google Home smart speakers and Google Assistant virtual assistant.
France angers Trump with 3% tax on large digital firms
The French government has proposed a new tax in the country, that would charge large internet companies including Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook a 3% levy on their revenues, drawing ire from the US as a result
GDPR bites: Marriot fined $99m for data breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a second fine this week to hotel chain Marriott for more than £99 million under the GDPR.
Dr Amazon: Alexa to answer health questions via NHS partnership
Amazon has stuck a deal with the NHS in the UK to give users health advice and diagnose their problems via the Alexa voice app.
Biggest GDPR fine yet: British Airways to pay £183m for data breach
British Airways is facing a record fine of £183m for last year’s breach of its security systems, which lead to the theft of customer data from the airlines website.
Peek into the Matrix? Facebook outage reveals AI tags of user photos
Facebook uses were given a rare behind-the scenes glimpse of how their photos are automatically tagged by the social network, when an outage showed text instead of their profile images.
Brexit the biggest concern for UK tech workforce
Despite an encouraging optimism in the UK tech industry, the impact of Brexit is causing the most concern for IT professionals, according to a new report.
What Facebook’s Libra tells us: traditional banking is finished and cryptocurrencies are mainstream
Facebook’s jump into cryptocurrencies is another nail in the coffin for traditional banks, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
“What went wrong with online ads?” KFC, Unilever and Deloitte reflect on Cannes Lions
With the final day of Cannes underway, this morning saw The Economist Group’s last Wake Up with The Economist panel take on some of the industry’s hottest topics. The discussion moved from online advertising, data, the client/agency relationship and how ditching stereotype thinking can lead to greater creativity.
GDPR one year on: A four-letter word, or a surprise boost for savvy email marketers?
A year on from the new EU data privacy rules, new data shows consumers have greater confidence in the email marketing they receive. Rob Massa General Manager, BounceX EMEA looks at consumer perspectives of the impact of GDPR and top tips for optimising email post GDPR.
Guest comment: Is the UK really ready for any Brexit resolution?
UK businesses are crying out for a resolution to the Brexit limbo. But ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, warns they should be careful what they wish for… Its latest study reveals most companies go bust immediately after, rather than during, a downturn.
GDPR ‘has boosted ads and lowered costs’- report
With the one year anniversary since GDPR’s implementation, ads have increased and costs have decreased, according to new research.
Third of large UK firms still non-compliant for GDPR personal information requests
A year after the GDPR came into effect, a new study suggests many large UK businesses are struggling to process requests from customers who want to access the personal information stored about them.
GDPR one year on: 67% of people opting in to privacy messages
One year on from the introduction of stricter EU privacy laws, marketers mail lists have been reduced but mobile app lists have grown, with firms sending more notifications to customers than before, according to new global research.
Google hits Huawei: Cuts off Android licence for future phones
Google is set to revoke Huawei’s access to its Android mobile operating system, dealing the Chinese company a major blow in accordance with US sanctions.
Internet users don’t trust what they see online (especially influencers) -study
The vast majority of internet users lack any confidence in what they see and read online, especially from celebrities and vloggers, according to new research.
Email fail: Zavvi accidentally rewards hundreds with Champions League final tickets
Online retailer Zavvi has received hundreds of complaints from contestants who were mistakenly told they had won VIP tickets to European football’s biggest final.
AOP offers new data guidelines for publishers
The Association for Online Publishing (AOP) has announced the launch of the AOP Protocol that aims to reduce risk and create greater transparency in the age of GDPR.
Mozilla launches EU Elections Toolkit
Mozilla has launched a Firefox EU Elections toolkit to help promote online transparency.
