Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
World Economic Forum warns of growing ‘cyber insecurity’ amid heightened threat landscape
By Emma Woollacott published
News Research from the World Economic Forum shows cyber insecurity has increased among smaller businesses globally
ICO dishes out fine to HelloFresh for marketing spam campaign
By Emma Woollacott published
News HelloFresh failed to offer proper opt-outs, the ICO said, and customers weren’t warned their data would be used for months after they cancelled
NCSC launches new cyber guidance for SMBs as threats continue to rise
By Emma Woollacott published
News The NCSC said new cyber guidance for SMBs will help firms navigate an increasingly perilous threat landscape in which hackers are ramping up attacks
Welsh digital hub funding aims to supercharge manufacturing
By Emma Woollacott published
News High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult Baglan will provide tech support, tools, techniques, and advice to local manufacturing companies
The UK is Europe’s most “advanced digital economy”, report finds
By Emma Woollacott published
News The UK’s technology sector is a powerhouse that has wide-reaching benefits for the broader economy
UK CISO’s are cowing to ransomware demands more than you think, here’s why they shouldn’t pay up
By Emma Woollacott published
News Organizations that pay ransomware demands are perpetuating a multi-billion dollar industry and fueling future attacks
Staff at fault for more than half of data breaches in the UK legal sector last year
By Emma Woollacott published
News Most data breaches in the legal sector are caused by staff, ICO data shows, prompting firms to tighten internal security controls
Calls for more regional UK tech support amid shift away from London-centric approach
By Emma Woollacott published
News The government should develop a new digital and innovation policy to support UK tech businesses in traditionally underrepresented regions
83% of UK organizations have no plan to use AI any time soon, but why?
By Emma Woollacott published
News AI adoption rates are being stifled by a lack of clear use cases, skills deficits, and investment hesitancy
Kao Data appoints new CEO to drive European expansion plans
By Emma Woollacott published
News Doug Loewe will spearhead Kao Data as it continues to expand across both the UK and Europe
UK firms urged to prepare for analogue phone switch-off as 2025 deadline approaches
By Emma Woollacott published
News With the analogue phone switch-off looming, organizations need to consider alarm systems, EPOS machines, and more, according to IT experts
Aspire accelerates UK expansion plans with Cloud Cover IT acquisition
By Emma Woollacott published
News Aspire wants to bolster its UK service offerings with the Cloud Cover IT deal
ICO fines topped $14 million in 2023 amid crackdown by regulator on data protection standards
By Emma Woollacott published
News ICO fines across 2023 exceeded £14 million, with TikTok among the worst-hit for data protection violations
Glasgow eyes goal of becoming Europe’s leading IoT city with launch of new innovation hub
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new facility in Glasgow will support startups operating in the smart things space
Accenture brings on 400 tech staff as 6point6 acquisition clears
By Emma Woollacott published
News Completion of the deal marks the latest in a series of takeovers by Accenture
UK small businesses plan to ramp up tech investment in 2024
By Emma Woollacott published
News Small business tech investment will be a key focus in the year ahead, but many could struggle to implement new tools
OpenAI’s Irish data processing move could ward off regulatory scrutiny
By Emma Woollacott published
News OpenAI aims to assuage concerns about GDPR compliance in a similar move to other big tech firms
"Tough and fair": Brad Smith backtracks on CMA spat after 2023 regulatory battle
By Emma Woollacott published
News Brad Smith says the CMA was "tough and fair" in its decision to initially block the deal
Hackers use LinkedIn to target UK nuclear waste firm
By Emma Woollacott published
News Radioactive Waste Management said attackers have leveraged LinkedIn in a spear phishing campaign
Google and the University of Cambridge deal looks to pioneer responsible AI research
By Emma Woollacott published
News Google will collaborate with university researchers on AI for good
US carries out semiconductor review in light of security concerns
By Emma Woollacott published
News The US semiconductor review will examine the country's reliance on overseas exports and moves to support national production goals
New cleantech innovation hub planned for County Antrim
By Emma Woollacott published
News Work will begin next year on the i4C centre, aimed at boosting cleantech innovation
EU agrees amendments to Cyber Solidarity Act in bid to create ‘cyber shield’ for member states
By Emma Woollacott published
News The EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act will provide new mechanisms for authorities to bolster union-wide security practices