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DCMS report outlines framework for increasing data sharing across UK economy

April 3, 2021 by Martin De Saulles

The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released a report ("Increasing Access to Data Across the Economy") from Frontier Economics with advice from Professor Diane Coyle (co-director of Cambridge Bennett Institute) which outlines a framework to help DCMS prioritise potential interventions to increase the availability of data across the UK economy. … [Read more...] about DCMS report outlines framework for increasing data sharing across UK economy

How deepfakes are a problem for us all and why the law needs to change

March 26, 2021 by Martin De Saulles

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Rapid growth of deepfakes When fashion magazine Vogue says there is a problem with deepfakes then you know this is an issue that has gone mainstream. According to Sensity which tracks deepfake videos online, the number has been doubling every 6 months since 2018 with 85,047 videos detected as of December 2020.    In the UK, the deepfake video of an alternative Queen’s speech … [Read more...] about How deepfakes are a problem for us all and why the law needs to change

Pressures grow on Apple over App Store practices

March 9, 2021 by Information Matters

Following the U.S antitrust investigation into Apple announced in 2019, other investigations are growing in Europe. The European Commission opened formal antitrust investigations in 2020 to assess whether Apple’s rules for app developers and how they distribute their apps over the App Store violates EU competition rules. At the core of this probe is whether Apple’s rules on … [Read more...] about Pressures grow on Apple over App Store practices

Selling data-driven technologies to the NHS? New guidelines published.

February 24, 2021 by Information Matters

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The UK's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published updated guidelines for organisations offering data-driven health technologies and services to the NHS. According to the DHSC, "The guide is designed to support innovators in understanding what the NHS is looking for when it buys digital and data-driven technology for use in health and care, so that these … [Read more...] about Selling data-driven technologies to the NHS? New guidelines published.

Data flows between UK and EU to continue

February 15, 2021 by Information Matters

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The FT has reported that Brussels looks likely to allow data to continue to flow freely between the EU and UK. This follows the European Commission's draft decision on the matter which is expected to be approved this week. The EC is happy that Britain has an adequate level of protection for personal data. Having incorporated the GDPR into English law several years ago is … [Read more...] about Data flows between UK and EU to continue

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London’s high-growth businesses hold steady says Beauhurst

April 15, 2021 By Information Matters

Beauhurst has released its 2021 report on high-growth businesses in London and the overall picture is generally positive despite a year of COVID-19. In their first report in 2019, Beauhurst Read more

Doctify raises further $7.5m to fund growth

April 13, 2021 By Information Matters

London-based healthcare platform, Doctify has raised a further $7.5m in funding, bringing total investments so far to $20m. Founded in 2016 by NHS surgeons, Dr Stephanie Eltz and Dr Suman Read more

Tripledot Studios shows power of data-driven gaming with $78 million investment round

April 9, 2021 By Information Matters

UK gaming sector continues growth with $78m investment in Tripledot Studios. Rapidly growing mobile games company, Tripledot Studios, has consolidated its position in the UK gaming sector with a $78 Read more

Global IT spending to reach $4 trillion in 2021 says Gartner

April 8, 2021 By Information Matters

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.1 trillion in 2021, an increase of 8.4% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. The source of funds for Read more

Amplifi Acquires Award-winning, Warwick-based Data Management Consultancy, Comma Group

April 6, 2021 By Information Matters

Amplifi, a leading strategy and information management consultancy, has announced that it has acquired the award-winning Comma Group, an international management consultancy exclusively focused on connecting people and data to Read more

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