As we enter new arrangements for data sharing between the UK and EU, many organisations are struggling to make sense of the new regime. Brexit as well as the recent Schrems II decision are having an impact of data flows from the UK to the US and the EU. Legal firm, Fenwick has produced a brief but timely guide to help organisations navigate these muddy and choppy waters. They … [Read more...] about How to comply with new post-Brexit data rules
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Wales launches fast-track programme to attract talented graduates to AI and data
A new graduate programme has been launched by the Welsh Contact Centre Forum in collaboration with industry to help Welsh businesses recruit graduates for data-driven roles including AI. With funding from the European Social Fund and input from industry, the 8 month programme will see 14 graduates from STEM disciplines deployed in businesses including Confused.com, Admiral and … [Read more...] about Wales launches fast-track programme to attract talented graduates to AI and data
An AI roadmap for the UK
The UK's AI Council((The AI Council is a non-statutory expert committee of independent members which provides advice to the UK government for its AI strategy. According to Sue McLean at Baker McKenzie the Council "works to support the growth of AI in the UK, promote its adoption and use in businesses and society, and encourage experts to focus on priority topics in AI" )) has … [Read more...] about An AI roadmap for the UK
Ordnance Survey opens direct access to location data API’s for public sector organisations
Ordnance Survey (OS) has announced its Data Hub APIs are now open to public sector bodies. In a press release, OS stated: "today over 5,500 public sector organisations now have direct and immediate access to OS's most detailed and trusted location data via a suite of APIs which will transform how geospatial data is used to support government policy and underpin public … [Read more...] about Ordnance Survey opens direct access to location data API’s for public sector organisations
New guidance from the ICO on using AI in recruitment
Recent research by accounting software firm, Sage, found that a quarter of UK firms are using AI as part of their recruitment processes. Sage believes this figure will double during 2021. In response to this trend, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published guidance on how firms should approach using AI in this way. Ben Choen at legal firm, Freshfields … [Read more...] about New guidance from the ICO on using AI in recruitment