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Digital giants own you now, but could it be very different tomorrow?
Governments still own or regulate infrastructure, but digital infrastructure is predominantly owned and managed by private digital giants. Read more…
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The privacy debate might be reaching a tipping point – and it’s about time
The privacy debate has been rumbling on for some time now. However, the pressure is getting to a point where something has to break. Read more…
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People are interested in protecting personal data, although some deny it
When we talk about privacy and personal data, we often hear that people don’t care. There is evidence that this is not always the case. Read more…
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iOS users are opting not to be tracked and it’s creating marketing mayhem
iOS users are opting not to be tracked which has led to an exodus of marketing money from iOS which does not appear to be going to Android. Read more…
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Is your smartphone spying on you – yes, no, probably, who cares?
If you believe your smartphone is listening in on your conversations and online activity you are not alone – but you would be wrong. We hope. Read more…
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Who protects whom in the battle for personal data and privacy? You?
Big tech relies on consumer data and wants to be like the consumers’ parent to protect their privacy, but still keep control. Read more…
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Sabotaging data is a thing and another option in the privacy wars
It turns out you can sabotage data. Amongst the range of weapons being swivelled at big tech, there is one that is dark but effective. Read more…
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Internet giants are a ‘fad’, says Berners-Lee as he tries to make it true
Internet giants could be a ‘fad’, a passing phase. This according to Tim Berners-Lee who came up with the World Wide Web in the first place. Read more…
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Data trusts (or unions) might finally get our data under our control
Data trusts are beginning to look promising as a way of wresting control of our data from data hoovers such as Google and Facebook. Read more…
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Data, privacy and power are back on the agenda but is anything different?
Data and privacy are back on the agenda and so, too, is power. We knew that the data issue would trigger arguments and counter arguments. Read more…
