Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018

The Government has surveyed UK businesses and charities to find out they approach cyber security and help them learn more about the cyber security issues faced by industry. The research informs Government policy on cyber security and how Government works with industry to make Britain one of the most secure places to do business online. Read […]

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 25th April 2018
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Russian cyber threat pushes UK to sign world’s largest digital security pact

Theresa May will strengthen the UK’s digital defences through a £15m online security pact with Commonwealth allies amid warnings over the growing threat of cyber warfare from Russia. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 18th April 2018
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Foreign Office Minister condemns criminal actors based in Iran for cyber-attacks against UK universities

Today the US indicted nine employees of the Mabna Institute based in Iran for a global hacking campaign targeting universities, including in the UK. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 23rd March 2018
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Surveillance camera commissioner warns government of the need for data protection to avoid “nightmare scenario”

Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter has called on politicians to implement new rules to ensure that surveillance technologies are not abused. In an address to the ANPR Conference, Porter said there is a growing appetite for the “use of increasingly intrusive technologies integrated with surveillance camera systems in society”. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 15th March 2018
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Government minister in charge of data protection appears to breach privacy rules in new app

The minister in charge of the Government’s Data Protection policy has created an app which appears to break these very rules, after promising British people will “have more control over their data.” Matt Hancock MP excitedly launched his new app to engage with constituents – named after himself – on Thursday morning, but it has been […]

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 1st February 2018
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UK finalises plans to implement new cybersecurity laws

Organisations that breach new UK cybersecurity laws could be fined more than once by different regulators in relation to the same security breach, the UK government has admitted. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 31st January 2018
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UK Government Warns of £17m Non-Compliance Fines for CNI Firms

The government has warned providers of “essential services” that they face fines of up to £17m if they fail to put in place robust cybersecurity to comply with the EU’s NIS Directive by May 10. The Security of Network and Information Systems Directive, to give it its full name, is an attempt by the European […]

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 30th January 2018
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Children to be given extra protection online

The Government has proposed a new statutory power to ensure children’s data in the UK is given an extra level of protection. Read full story.

Posted by Ellie Hurst
On 15th December 2017
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Government urged to improve redress for mass data breaches

Open letter calls for UK government to make it easier for consumers to get compensation for mass data breaches by implementing an effective system for collective redress. Planned UK data protection legislation fails to meet its stated aims of making laws fit for the digital age and empowering consumers to take control of their data, according […]

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 23rd November 2017
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The UK and France – A joint approach on digital and cybersecurity

Digital Minister Matt Hancock’s speech in Paris at the Cyber Security: Testing France and the UK’s Digital Defences conference. Read full speech.

Posted by Ellie Hurst
On 7th November 2017
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