EU telecoms agreement reached amidst industry criticism
A new European Electronic Communications Code has been provisionally agreed on by EU law makers amidst heavy industry criticism. Read Complete Article
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Better post-Brexit support needed for tech start-ups says report
The UK government should be putting in place measures to support start-up companies in the technology sector more effectively, concludes a new report. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Regulate virtual currency exchange platforms, EU law makers urged
EU law makers have been called on to regulate online platforms that allow users to exchange virtual currencies for other virtual currencies “as a priority”. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK accountancy watchdog lodges complaints in Autonomy case
The UK’s accountancy watchdog has lodged formal complaints against two former senior executives of Autonomy, the UK software company, and two of the company’s former accountants. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Figures show HMRC shifting tax investigation focus to UK firms
UK firms are responsible for an increasing proportion of the tax HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suspects of being underpaid by big businesses, according to the latest figures. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Proposed EU copyright reforms keeping pace with digital age
Planned reforms to EU copyright laws attempt to balance providing protection for rights holders with encouraging growth in the digital single market, an intellectual property law expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Directors could be made personally liable for nuisance calls
Company directors could be made personally liable for nuisance calls, leading to potential fines of up to £500,000, under plans announced by the UK government. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Digital health tech backed to reduce burden on NHS
Digital health solutions have the potential to reduce the burdens on the NHS by helping people manage health problems before they need to be admitted to hospital, an expert in […]
Continue Reading →European Data Protection Board backs ban on ‘cookie walls’
Website and mobile app operators should be barred from requiring consumers to agree to the collection and use of their personal data in return for gaining access to their services, […]
Continue Reading →UK drone laws set with safety in mind
Drone operators will face height and geographical restrictions on where they can fly their machines from later this summer under new UK laws. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →US-Iran sanctions: what should non-US businesses do now?
ANALYSIS: As we approach 4 August, when US secondary sanctions begin to be reactivated, businesses with connections to Iran should be carefully considering their next steps. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ruling offers guidance on interpreting the Managed ICT Services Model Agreement
ANALYSIS: A recent ruling by the Court of Session in Edinburgh has provided guidance on how the UK government model IT services contract should be operated and interpreted, as well […]
Continue Reading →New broadband speed advert standards in force in the UK
Broadband providers in the UK are now subject to stricter rules over the claims they can make about the speed of their services. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Role of data in driverless cars infratech highlighted in NIC projects
Data can be used to maximise the potential of infrastructure assets, as demonstrated by new plans outlined to improve the flow of vehicles through traffic light systems, a specialist in […]
Continue Reading →UK government promises new ‘online safety legislation’
The UK government will set out new “online safety legislation” later this year, it has confirmed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →AI can help universities manage data-heavy networks
ANALYSIS: Artificial intelligence (AI) could help universities manage the flow of data over their communications networks, and better serve the needs of staff, students, researchers and ‘spin out’ companies. Read […]
Continue Reading →Open source use grows, but security issues common, says report
Businesses are increasingly turning to open source software to create websites and applications, but an increasing number of codebases contain vulnerabilities which could leave them open to attack, according to […]
Continue Reading →Expect a quiet start to the UK’s new network and information security regime
ANALYSIS: Organisations operating critical national infrastructure in the UK are subject to new cybersecurity laws, but should not fear large financial penalties so long as they are taking active steps […]
Continue Reading →UK digital rail strategy outlined
Digital technology will be installed on trains and on the UK’s rail network to improve capacity and reduce delays to services, according to a new strategy published by Network Rail. […]
Continue Reading →‘Over-the-air’ software updates for driverless cars envisaged by UK minister
The “overwhelming majority” of software updates for driverless cars will be implemented remotely, a UK government minister has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Network and information security laws take effect
New cybersecurity laws impacting organisations across central sectors of the economy have taken effect around Europe. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →BIM users and supporters must come together to promote use of technology
ANALYSIS: The Winfield Rock report is an important and timely contribution to the discussion on improving uptake of building information modelling (BIM). However, advocates of the technology should be doing […]
Continue Reading →New measures to combat illegal content online being considered
EU policy makers are considering introducing new measures to combat illegal content posted on the internet. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Communications data laws can apply to crimes that are not ‘serious’, says EU court adviser
EU law permits communications data laws to be enforced by the police and other authorities even when they crimes they are investigating are not ‘serious’, providing there is no serious […]
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