Data Protection Officer: Hiring rush as the GDPR deadline approaches
Data protection vacancies have increased by four times the UK average, with 25% of jobs advertised in 2018, according to new research.
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Right to reply: Chrome ad blocker pushes creativity back up the agenda
The recent launch of the Chrome native ad-blocker means that creativity (not just programmatic media) needs to be the focus, argues Alex Rahaman, CEO of ad-tech firm, NEXD.
Facebook data-sharing plan with WhatsApp blocked in UK
Facebook has been stopped from making use of UK citizens’ WhatsApp data for purposes beyond the chat app itself.
Over 50% of UK consumers will share personal data for reward points
Most UK shoppers would be most uncomfortable sharing their private conversations from the messaging platforms they are active on, according to new research.
Google ‘removes more than 100 bad ads per second’
Google has released its annual report detailing the type and number of ‘bad ads’ they remove from their platform.
Third of customers trust tech firms with their bank accounts
Just under a third of UK adults (30%) would be happy to sign over access to their financial data to trusted tech companies such as Apple, Google or third-party apps using such platforms, a study has revealed.
£820: All you’re worth on the dark web
Fraudsters on the dark web could buy your entire personal identity for just £820, according to new research.
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.
UK launches new cyber security ‘code of practice’ for digital devices
Bosses behind ‘smart’ devices such as televisions, toys and speakers found in millions of homes will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product, as part of plans to keep the nation safe from the increasing cyber threat.
YouTube gets JICWEBS’ brand safety certification
YouTube has achieved certification for brand safety by JICWEBS – the independent UK body that sets best practice and standards for trusted online ad trading.