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Government Cherry-Picks Elizabeth Denham As UK Information Commissioner
Denham says she is ready to tackle challenges that rapid tech innovation presents to information rights
FBI Finds ‘Third Party’ Method Of Unlocking Terrorist’s Encrypted iPhone
Apple hearing suspended after government files motion claiming a third party method of getting into the San Bernardino's iPhone has been made available
FBI: Cars Are Becoming More Vulnerable To Hacks
The FBI says consumers and manufacturers need to be more aware of potential cyber security threats to all motorised vehicles
Online Searches Suggest How UK Will Vote On EU Referendum
UK citizens are hungry for facts as they prepare to make informed decisions on the European Union (EU)
George Osborne’s Budget Neglects IT Industry Again
UK IT workers say far more must be done to boost the sector, which wasn't even mentioned in the Government's budget speech
Royal Mail Launches Digital Identity Verification Service
Royal Mail identity service that connects to GOV.UK Verify has gone live
Ex-Chinese State Hackers ‘Turning To Ransomware’
Hackers who once worked for the Chinese government may now be carrying out ransomware attacks, finds a report
Scientists Warn Brexit Would Damage Research
Brexit latest. Leaving the European Union would be bad for science, say 150 scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking
MoD Identifies Technology As Key Driver For UK Operating Future
Government whitepaper offers up likely defence and security predictions in next 20 years
GCHQ: We Failed On Cybersecurity Despite £1bn Spend
The UK spy agency will spend another £1.9bn in the next five years but is being "killed" by legacy IT problems
Microsoft: We Gave Police Info On Paris Terrorism Suspects Within 30 Minutes
Microsoft says tech companies must play their part in national security, but also have to protect customers
Apple Tells US Court FBI Request Violates Free Speech
The iPad maker asks court to reserve its order to help the FBI hack into the iPhone of a terrorist murderer
Apple Praised By Google, Damned By Rigby Family For FBI Refusal
Apple criticised for refusal to unlock terrorist phone, but its stance also receives widespread support from rivals
BBC Three’s ‘Creative Shackles Are Off’ With Online Format
BBC Three has aired on TV for the last time, embracing an online-first format and social media
Google Set To Trial ‘Project Loon’ In Sri Lanka
Google's balloon-based Internet access system is set to begin testing with end users across the South Asian island
UK Government Introduces New Online Porn Restrictions
All sites containing pornographic content will soon be legally required to request some form of age verification
MPs Slam Draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Committee of MPs adds to criticism of the Snoopers' Charter, saying it is “not thought through”
UN: Julian Assange Should Be Compensated For Confinement
WikiLeaks founder has been arbitrarily detained by the UK and Sweden, says UN expert panel
MPs: Draft Investigatory Powers Bill ‘Confusing’
The bill needs further refinements to avoid placing a disproportionate burden on the tech sector, according to a House of Commons committee
Driverless Cars Get New £20m Government Investment
Britain’s ‘cars of the future’ come a step closer with new development fund announced today
Beware – Governments Are All Over Your Data, Expert Warns
Governments “are doing a lousy job” when it comes to educating about online data collection, says F-Secure expert
Southend-on-Sea Council Plans £1.5m Data Centre
Local borough council scouts for provider to build hybrid cloud data centre to serve as Digital Strategy catalyst
Microsoft To Warn Of State-Sponsored Hacks
Collision course? Redmond to warn its users when any government attempts to hack into its services
Equinix Takes UK Security Woes To Westminster
"The internet is inherently insecure and the attack surface is increasing," warns Equinix in House of Commons meeting
EU Agrees On New Data Protection Rules
The European Union has laid out its plan for the strict reform of personal data regulations across its 28 member states
GCHQ Releases Open Source Code On GitHub
British spy agency releases code for graph database tool, but why?
GCHQ To Spy On Consumer Shopping Data
Proposed new surveillance bill is too broad and could allow GCHQ to access people's shopping history, warns campaigner
Competition Watchdog To Investigate Cloud Storage Providers Following Breach Of Contracts
UK Gov's Competitions and Markets Authority to review consumer law compliance in cloud storage market
Government Urges Free Cyber Health Check For British Firms
Top UK businesses are being urged by the Government to take part in a free Cyber Health Check