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The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.

What to know about Data Protection

Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.

In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.

By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.

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Recent Data Protection News

UK marketers fail to check AI outputs, survey finds
Marketing

UK marketers fail to check AI outputs, survey finds

Only 27% of UK marketing leaders always review AI-generated content before use, leaving customer-facing material open to errors and reputational risk.

Last week

HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments
Biometrics

HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments

Customers could soon shop and pay through AI assistants, after HSBC UK and Visa completed a live end-to-end card transaction online.

Last week

AI literacy & cyber safety vital for young workers
Collaboration

AI literacy & cyber safety vital for young workers

Employers are being urged to make AI literacy and cyber safety core training, as young workers face a tighter labour market and rising online threats.

Last week

British Council taps Daon for global identity checks
Biometrics

British Council taps Daon for global identity checks

Millions of test takers will face tighter checks as the British Council rolls out Daon's facial authentication across its global exams.

Last week

Valarian lands USD $50 million backing for sovereign AI
IT Industry

Valarian lands USD $50 million backing for sovereign AI

The investment will fund Valarian's expansion into government and defence users as demand grows for AI systems that keep sensitive data in-house.

Last week

UK banks face stealth cyber attacks, SonicWall says
Threat intelligence

UK banks face stealth cyber attacks, SonicWall says

Banks are seeing attackers favour stealthy access over ransomware, with a UK-specific exploit hitting nearly half of monitored sensors.

Last week

IO finds UK cyber managers doubt compliance model scales
Leadership

IO finds UK cyber managers doubt compliance model scales

Only one in three UK cyber managers think their compliance model can scale as new rules pile pressure on governance teams.

Last week

AI trust & governance seen as key to safe adoption
Scams

AI trust & governance seen as key to safe adoption

As AI spreads through core business functions, executives warn weak oversight could expose firms to deepfakes, fraud and costly incidents.

Last week

AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff
Education, Learning & Training

AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff

Many workers are being left to learn AI on their own, with junior staff far less confident than senior leaders, a survey shows.

Last week

UK shoppers back personalisation but resist AI data
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers back personalisation but resist AI data

A survey of 2,000 consumers shows UK retailers face a trust gap, with 43% unwilling to share browsing data or AI histories.

Last week

Skinive expands AI skin health platform beyond checks
Application Programming Interface

Skinive expands AI skin health platform beyond checks

Users will now be able to track moles, UV exposure and skin changes over time as the app shifts towards preventive care and referrals.

Last week

Unit4 offers mid-market AI trials without commitment
Small Business

Unit4 offers mid-market AI trials without commitment

Mid-sized firms can test Unit4's AI tools in ERPx until August 2027, as vendors race to lower adoption risk for cautious buyers.

This month

UK retailers get 297,433 alerts on repeat offenders
Data Privacy

UK retailers get 297,433 alerts on repeat offenders

Retailers are under growing pressure as live facial recognition flags prolific shoplifters, with June setting a record for alerts.

This month

Logiq launches DISX Isolate for above OFFICIAL use
Software Updates

Logiq launches DISX Isolate for above OFFICIAL use

It targets defence and government teams needing to handle sensitive data in disconnected environments without direct internet access.

This month

Techreach launches UK consultancy for MSP founders
Marketing

Techreach launches UK consultancy for MSP founders

MSP owners could gain more targeted marketing support as a new UK consultancy promises advice shaped by first-hand operating experience.

This month

Howie AI launches recovery platform for rehab leavers
App development

Howie AI launches recovery platform for rehab leavers

Rehab leavers may soon get round-the-clock AI support, as a new app aims to cut relapse and help providers track risk.

This month

Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey
Digital Transformation

Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey

Staff confidence masks weak cyber readiness in the public sector, where more than a quarter report no effective training in a year or ever.

This month

IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
Chief Technology Officers

IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi

The move gives IRIS tighter oversight of AI and data policy as customers demand practical gains and stronger governance across sensitive systems.

This month

Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre
Robotics

Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre

Businesses handling sensitive AI workloads in the Gulf can now keep compute and data in the UAE as chip shortages squeeze demand.

This month

FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030
Productivity

FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030

About 11 million UK adults could use autonomous AI for money management, raising fresh concerns over fraud, control and market concentration.

This month

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