ICO stories
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
5 days ago
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digitisation
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email
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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microsoft
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government
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google
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO
Sat, 21st Oct 2023
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accounting systems
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breach prevention
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digital banking
32% of UK security decision-makers surveyed reported their organization to the ICO for a data breach, according to Apricorn's annual research.
Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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compliance
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risk intelligence & compliance
UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.
Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.
New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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fintech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Kiwi tech stars are launching the world’s first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.
Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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contact centre
Hut34 pioneers AI and IoT with chatbot 'bridge', faces blockchain talent drought in Australia.
UK to fine heavily for data loss
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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breach prevention
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nzict
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imperva
The British government has introduced legislation that could see companies fined up to £500,000 ($NZ1.