UK firms struggling to access financial support to survive COVID-19 pandemic
UK businesses are struggling to access the financial support they need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has found.
ASA rules Lord Sugar broke UK ad rules with tweet
Lord Alan Sugar has been found in breach of advertising guidelines, with the UK ad watchdog forcing him to remove a tweet promoting a teeth whitening product.
UK Govt now building second Covid-19 contact tracing app with Apple and Google
The UK government is building a second smartphone app to track the spread of COVID-19, after the first app currently being tested in the Isle of Wight faced criticism over its effectiveness.
First look: NHS COVID-19 tracing app put to the test
The UK is currently testing its COVID-19 tracing app on the Isle of Wight, a vital tool to help stem the spread of the virus. But is it effective? Does it stay on in the background? Does it stop false reporting? Technology and message recovery service Reincubate were able to get an early view into the app ahead of it going live in the UK.
The Independent to join Google News Initiative Subscriptions Lab
The Independent is participating in the Google News Initiative (GNI) Subscriptions Lab programme.
Measuring the success of internet ads: IAB Europe launches new framework
Trade association IAB Europe has launch of its new Digital Advertising Effectiveness Measurement Framework, in a bid to create more standardised metrics across the industry.
Burger King ‘plant-based’ Whopper social media ads banned by ASA
Burger King has been forced to stop showing adverts for its new Rebel Whopper burger after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed them misleading.
Covid-19: Broadcasters and content creators urged to improve accessibility of their communications
Broadcasters and content creators have been urged to consider the accessibility of their critical communications following the outbreak of coronavirus.
UK Govt to launch contact tracing app to fight Coronavirus spread
The UK government is launching a contact-tracing app to track the spread of coronavirus, letting users self-report if they develop symptom and alert anyone who’s been in their vicinity before the symptoms manifested, in a bid to halt the spread.
Apple and Google join forces for contact tracing tech
Apple and Google have announced they are working together to create contact tracing technology aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus.
Disguised ads and hidden opt-outs: Are brands breaking the law with their dark UX patterns?
A staggering 93% of people think that brands that are deliberately misleading their customers online should face harsher penalties and that the practice should be made illegal.
Digital payments: majority have security concerns despite using them monthly
Digital payment methods such as Venmo and PayPal continue to gain popularity among consumers. More than three-quarters of digital payment users (79%) report using these platforms at least once a month despite security concerns.
Amazon blocks ‘non-essential’ items from warehouses
Amazon has placed a temporary ban on certain items in its warehouses, to cope with overwhelming demand for household essentials due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rise of remote workforce creates new protection and compliance risks
Consumer messaging apps have overtaken email for work communication via mobile, which in turn is creating new privacy and security risks faced by employers and employees, according to a new report.
Fighting fake reviews: 72% of consumers want ‘GDPR-like’ fines
Almost three quarters (72%) of consumers feel the retail sector needs a new set of standards to combat fake reviews, according to new research.
WeChat ‘censored coronavirus-related messages’ since January 1st
WeChat, one of China’s most popular social media apps, started to censor messages about the coronavirus a week before officials acknowledged the virus, according to new research.
Facebook ‘rethinks’ Libra cryptocurrentcy plans: Offering more inclusive wallet of dollars and euros
Facebook is reportedly rethinking its plans for its own digital currency, called Libra, after resistance from regulators and losing a number of big name partners.
Travel bans and remote working: Twitter, Amazon and Google take Coronavirus precautions
Major corporations around the world, including Twitter, Amazon and Nike are putting in place extra measures to try and limit the spread of novel coronavirus.
Smart ID: iProov provides biometric technology for Estonia’s digital identity programme
Secure authentication provider iProov has taken its technology live in Estonia’s state-certified digital identity programme.
Ad fraud threat alert: the 404bot scheme stealing your media spend
A new ad bot scheme is posing a threat to advertisers worldwide, by generating fake browser data and creating fabricated URLs to their media spend, according to new research.
