IAB Europe opens GDPR framework for public comment
IAB Europe has released the draft technical specifications for its GDPR Transparency & Consent Framework (“Framework”) for public comment.
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Fintech trends: Will bank tellers disappear within 10 years?
Financial sector leaders feel more positive than peers in other industries (89 percent) about tech change within their organisations, according to Fujitsu’s Tech in a Transforming Britain report.
Transparency key to making more consumers happy with data sharing
In the run-up to GDPR, new research from the DMA and Acxiom shows that people are increasing happy about the data they share, but transparency is the key to taking this to the next level
Google Chrome launches own ad blocker
Google has started blocking intrusive adverts by default in its Chrome browser, as the web giant looks to rebuild trust with consumers.
100 days until GDPR: Most people “already happy with the amount of personal information they share”
Today marks 100 days until the introduction of the EU’s GDPR, which will radically change the way organisations have to look after our personal data. Failure to comply could lead to huge fines. New research from the DMA and Acxiom shows that people are increasing happy about the data they share, but transparency is the … [Read more…]
‘Time running out’ for organisations to train staff for the GDPR
With GDPR fast approaching, a new survey from the IDM highlights that a surprising 59% of marketers have yet to receive any GDPR-related training and half of organisations still have yet to appoint a Data Protection Officer.
GDPR: UK Govt urges firms to prepare for stronger data protection laws
Fewer than half of all businesses and charities are aware of new data protection laws four months before they come into force, according to new research.
Cryptocurrencies slump as Asia tightens regulations
Bitcoin’s price fell below $10,000 as a dramatic sell-off of all cryptocurrencies entered its second day, amid fears over tighter regulations in Asian markets.
55% of businesses still unaware of GDPR and only 40% of customer data is secure
As new European privacy rules are set to be enforced in May this year, there is still widespread confusion with only 27% believing GDPR applies to their business and 7% failing to ask for consent to collect customer data.
GDPR warning: 78% of consumers have recently been contacted by a business without their consent
The vast majority of consumers (78%) receive unsolicited contact from UK businesses, according to new research.