TFL denies plans to sell London tube passenger’s wi-fi data to advertisers
Transport for London says it collects Wi-Fi connectivity data to “better understand journey patterns and improve services”.
Privacy
Brits fearful of smart home hackers
With the announcement of the new Alexa powered devices from Amazon, and the upcoming Google hardwire event on the 4th October, new research by MoneySuperMarket reveals that the British public is far from ready to embrace smart home technology.
More than half of Brits use ad-blockers online
More than half of Britons polled admit to using an ad-blocker online whilst browsing the internet, with males slightly more likely to do so than females, and those living in the East Midlands more inclined to use ad-blockers than any other region, according to new research.
Majority of FTSE 350 boards lack cyber incident training
Cyber security is now firmly cemented as a key issue in the boardroom of FTSE 350 companies, but this isn’t reflected in the training that management receive in dealing with cyber incidents.
WhatsApp to add payments in messaging app
WhatsApp is set to launch direct payments on its messaging app, as the Facebook-owned messaging app becomes the latest service to let users transfer money to one another with a text.
Facebook pulls plug on app for under-21s after just one year
Facebook has closed a video-focused app targeted at under-21s less than a year after it was launched.
GDPR: UK to keep in line with EU privacy laws (even after Brexit)
The UK Government has formally announced a new Data Protection Bill, keeping in line with EU’s GDPR.
Linkedin expands analytics tools with “Website Demographics”
LinkedIn has launched Website Demographics: a free reporting tool that lets marketers see the types of professionals visiting their website, enabling them to adjust their marketing, content and campaigns to target visitors accordingly.
New EU data laws: 3 practical tips to avoid hefty fines
Experian is announcing its “3 ‘I’s guide” to help businesses prepare for GDPR, with some practical steps to help avoid fines when the consumer data protection laws come in place om 25th May 2018.
Google Glass returns after two years (but just in the workplace)
Google Glass is making a comeback, two years after the augmented reality spectacles were shelved by the company. But this time, the product is focused on aiding the workplace rather than general consumers.