The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is issuing a reminder to all app developers regarding the paramount importance of safeguarding users’ privacy, following its examination of period and fertility apps. In its recent review, the ICO meticulously scrutinized period and fertility apps to assess their handling of personal data and ascertainContinue Reading

In today’s competitive job market, employers face numerous challenges when it comes to hiring the right candidates. Among these challenges, ensuring a safe and secure work environment ranks high on the list of priorities. Criminal record checks play a pivotal role in this regard, offering employers valuable insights into theContinue Reading

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In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and technology. For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people unable to communicate with the outside world were translated into continuous natural language, using aContinue Reading

Rupert Soames, the newly appointed head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), voiced concerns over the organisation’s survival in the wake of recent controversies. Soames acknowledged the “reputational disaster” that has rocked the CBI following allegations of rape and sexual assault, leading to the departure of several prominent membersContinue Reading