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Calls for more regional UK tech support amid shift away from London-centric approach
News The government should develop a new digital and innovation policy to support UK tech businesses in traditionally underrepresented regions
By Emma Woollacott Published
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"Ill-informed" EU lawmakers risk blurring the definition of open source in Cyber Resilience Act
News Industry figures have criticized wording of the EU’s flagship cyber security resilience legislation, suggesting it shows a disregard for open source principles
By Ross Kelly Published
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Why does the DPDI matter?
ITPro Podcast Businesses across the UK could be beneficiaries of the DPDI’s changes to data protection law
By Rory Bathgate Published
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"Tough and fair": Brad Smith backtracks on CMA spat after 2023 regulatory battle
News Brad Smith says the CMA was "tough and fair" in its decision to initially block the deal
By Emma Woollacott Published
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US carries out semiconductor review in light of security concerns
News The US semiconductor review will examine the country's reliance on overseas exports and moves to support national production goals
By Emma Woollacott Published
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EU agrees amendments to Cyber Solidarity Act in bid to create ‘cyber shield’ for member states
News The EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act will provide new mechanisms for authorities to bolster union-wide security practices
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Phoenix Pay: When a federal payment system breaks
Case study The Phoenix pay system debacle acts as a negative example for all public sector organizations
By John Loeppky Published
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Supreme Court ruling on AI patents could hinder UK’s future AI ambitions
News The US creator of an AI argued that it created two products and should be named as the inventor and granted patents
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The EU's 'long-arm' regulatory approach could create frosty US environment for European tech firms
Analysis US tech firms are throwing their toys out of the pram over the EU’s Digital Markets Act, but will this come back to bite European companies?
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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EU's Digital Europe Programme eyes major funding boost for AI, cyber security innovation
News The 2024 budget for the Digital Europe Programme boosts existing projects and adds more cash for cyber security
By Emma Woollacott Published
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New SEC rules around data breach disclosures arrive on Monday – here's what you need to know
News SEC data breach disclosure rules have drawn a mixed reaction from security practitioners
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Do Big Tech fines make a difference?
In-depth Current data privacy laws mean Big Tech fines often equate to a just fraction of revenue
By Lisa Sparks Published
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