China tightens regulations around online comments
Online platforms in China that enable users to post comments will be obliged to verify and record the real names of those people under new regulations being introduced in the […]
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China to review compliance with new cyber and data laws
Chinese authorities will carry out a review of compliance with cybersecurity and data laws later this year, according to a state news agency. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK cybersecurity standards not implemented by more than a third of critical national infrastructure operators, according to new data
More than a third of organisations that operate critical national infrastructure in the UK (39%) have not implemented the UK government’s ’10 steps’ guidance on managing cyber risks, according to […]
Continue Reading →Government consults on new regulations to provide for business rates relief to telcos
Telecoms companies that install “new fibre” broadband networks in England will benefit from five years’ worth of 100% relief from business rates under proposed new regulations published by the UK […]
Continue Reading →UK public sector spend on cloud and digital services in past five years hit £2.6bn, says government
Central government departments, local authorities and other public sector bodies in the UK have spent £2.6 billion via the Digital Marketplace in the past five years, according to new data […]
Continue Reading →Court grants injunction to allow client access to design data held in BIM model
The High Court has granted an interim injunction requiring a consultant to reinstate its client’s access to design data held in a building information modelling (BIM) system to which it […]
Continue Reading →Germany pushes for tighter foreign takeover rules
German economy minister Brigitte Zypries has written to European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker asking for proposals on how to strengthen member countries’ rights to block Chinese takeovers of European companies. […]
Continue Reading →Building information modelling: tips for contractors
ANALYSIS: Main contractors should familiarise themselves with building information technology (BIM), given the increasing focus on greater collaboration and efficiency in construction projects. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New details confirm the complexity of the legal challenge to Germany’s ratification of the Unified Patent Court reforms, says expert
Businesses should not expect a speedy resolution to the legal challenge brought in Germany against the Unified Patent Court (UPC) reforms, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Retailers’ web tracking can expose ‘real world identity’ of bitcoin users, US study finds
Consumers who elect to pay for goods and services online using the cryptocurrency ‘bitcoin’ can have their identities exposed when online retailers use cookies or device fingerprinting technologies, according to […]
Continue Reading →Future mergers will be assessed on datasets as well as market share, says Singapore competition regulator
Singapore’s Competition Commission (CCS) must consider how to make its policies and principles relevant in an age of big data, chairman Aubeck Kam has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Building information modelling: the benefits for employers
ANALYSIS: Slow take-up of building information modelling (BIM) in the private sector means that employers are missing out on the many benefits use of the technology can bring. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Scottish parliament fights cyber attack
The Scottish parliament has been hit by a hacking attack this week. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Latest TalkTalk fine a warning to firms to keep IT systems up to date, expert says
The latest fine issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against TalkTalk should be seen as a warning to businesses of all sizes to keep their IT systems up to […]
Continue Reading →Fox now expecting Sky takeover deal to close ‘by June 2018’
The planned £11.7 billion acquisition of Sky plc by 21st Century Fox is now expected to close in the first half of next year, according to Fox chief executive James […]
Continue Reading →Hefty fines proposed for ‘essential services’ that fail to prepare for cyber attacks
UK operators of ‘essential services’ such as energy, health, transport or water could face fines of up to £17 million if they fail to protect themselves from cyber attacks, the […]
Continue Reading →Government outlines detail of new UK data protection laws
The UK government has announced more details behind its upcoming Data Protection Bill, which will transpose into domestic law the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Deadline for compliance with EU rules on online portability of content pushed back
The date on which new EU rules regarding the portability of online content will come into effect has been revised. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →BT proposes to proactively fulfil UK government’s goal of universal broadband
The UK government is considering an offer from BT to provide universal broadband access to properties across the country in a move which could see a potential new regulatory universal […]
Continue Reading →European Commission concerned by banks’ research pricing
The European Commission’s financial stability team Fisma has contacted some European banks over the price they charge asset managers for research, Financial News has reported. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Information audits advised for foreign technology companies in China
ANALYSIS: Global technology companies operating in China should consider an information audit to account for new cybersecurity and data laws in the country. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ofcom confirms plans to free up more spectrum for future 5G services
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has confirmed its intention to make more spectrum available for mobile data services, including potential 5G services in future. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ofcom consults on plans to release more spectrum to support 5G networks
The UK’s telecoms regulator has announced plans to release more spectrum to support future demand for ‘5G’ networks. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Uber France partners with Axa to offer insurance cover for drivers
Uber France is to work with insurance company Axa to offer accident cover to its drivers. Read Complete Article
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