£4.7bn data reform cost savings branded pie in the sky
The Government’s insistence that the revised data reforms will unlock £4.7bn in savings for the UK economy have been slated…
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ICO appeals Experian ruling; ‘Tribunal got law wrong’
Just 24 hours after joining forces to back the Government’s new shake-up of data protection laws, Information Commissioner John Edwards…
Privacy organisations fume at ‘weakened data laws’
Privacy groups have renewed their attack on the data protection reforms, which are being introduced to Parliament today, insisting the…
It was us wot won it: DMA claims Data Bill success
The DMA has given its full backing to the revised Data Protection & Digital Information Bill, insisting it has secured…
Govt keeps ‘best of GDPR’ as data reforms are revised
The Government has finally dusted off the Data Protection & Digital Information Bill, claiming the revised proposals “will take the…
Govt unveils new plan for UK to be ‘tech superpower’
The Government has revealed its first major piece of work from the newly created Department for Science, Innovation & Technology…
SMS: Who dares wins but get it wrong and it’s curtains
Brands are treading a fine line with their SMS marketing – including those who use WhatsApp – with well executed…
Experian ruling: ‘Industry can keep calm and carry on’
The data-driven marketing industry has breathed a collective sigh of relief over Experian’s successful appeal against the regulatory action which…
Experian claims victory as Tribunal blasts ‘flawed’ ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been left battered and bruised following a ruling by the First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) over…
Gold diggers: Dating sites making mega bucks for love
The hunt for love online might be fraught for some, with fraudsters, scammers and cheaters hiding around every corner, but…