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The Data (Use and Access) Bill governs digital verification services and the use of personal data in public services, and will revamp the Information Commissioner’s Office
On the 10th anniversary since Cyber Essentials was introduced, the UK government has highlighted the impact the scheme has had in preventing attacks
Firm Won't Deploy Feature in the EU, UK Due to Data Collection NormsMeta is rolling out facial recognition technology on its social media platforms to spot scam ads featuring celebrity deepfakes. Meta took down 8,000 of the "celeb bait" scam ads. The feature also aims to verify the identities of users locked out of their Facebook or Instagram accounts.
Former UK PM David Cameron called for stronger defenses against Chinese cyber espionage while advocating collaboration with Beijing, coinciding with the BRICS Summit
The British Minister for Security Dan Jarvis said at Recorded Future’s Predict 2024 that the new government was considering reforming the 1990 legislation
Europe Will Renew or Deny Data Sharing Agreement in JuneThe U.K. government should work ahead of a June deadline to retain its status as a trusted host of European commercial and law enforcement data, urged the head of a parliamentary committee. The economic value of an EU "adequacy agreement" is "substantial," wrote Peter Ricketts.
PSR's Kate Fitzgerald on Steps for Reducing APP Fraud, Complying With New MandatesWhile the U.K. Payment Systems Regulator is taking steps to ensure customers receive consistent treatment from banks, fraud protection still has inconsistencies. Several policies have been introduced to protect fraud victims, but consumers can't always count on them, said PSR’s Kate Fitzgerald.