Server “fault” at online casino 32Red exposes personal data to other customers
A server “fault” at 32Red meant some of its customers were able to view the account balance and partial card…
22 Feb 2021
Tech industry welcomes European Commission’s data adequacy decision
The UK tech industry has welcomed the European Commission's draft decision for a data adequacy agreement with the UK. Data adequacy determines whether a country’s data privacy regulations adequately protect…
19 Feb 2021
Uber runs out of road as Supreme Court rules drivers are workers
Ride-hailing app Uber must classify its UK drivers as workers rather than self-employed after losing a landmark case in the Supreme Court. For Uber’s drivers, it means they are entitled…
18 Feb 2021
Facebook Australia news block: “This could well be a watershed moment”
Facebook has blocked users in Australia from sharing and viewing news content in response to the country’s proposed new Media Bargaining law, highlighting the power that a tech giant can…
17 Feb 2021
Sinch snaps up Inteliquent for $1.14bn as shopping spree continues
Swedish mobile consumer engagement company Sinch has acquired US independent voice communications provider Inteliquent for $1.14bn; the company's fifth acquisition in a year. The definitive agreement is subject to approval…
17 Feb 2021
Former astronaut Garrett Reisman: Automation could help create colony on Mars
Automation could help the human race build colonies on other planets such as Mars, ex-NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman believes. Reisman is a former mission specialist astronaut at NASA and was…
11 Feb 2021
23andMe to go public, sparking fresh consumer DNA testing privacy fears
Genomics and biotechnology company 23andMe has announced that it is going public through a deal with Virgin. Under the deal, 23andMe will merge with VG Acquisition Corp, a special purpose…