UK government IT spending to reach 15 bln pounds in 2005-2006

US senators introduce bill to help users move data across social media sites

Senators describe bill as similar to 1996 phone number portability law.
Czech authorities dismantle alleged Russian cyber-espionage network

Czech officials said Russian operatives used local companies to launch cyber-attacks against foreign targets.
Microsoft warned: Your cloud contracts are 'serious concern' says EU privacy watchdog

Microsoft promises EU customers new revisions to the terms of its cloud contracts.

Opposition grows as Brazil advances single citizen database plans

A new bill aims to reverse the president's decision to centralize and share personal data across the public sector.
US stopped using floppy disks to manage nuclear weapons arsenal

US Air Force switches to secure solid-state-based solution to replace antiquated floppy disks in SACCS nuclear weapons management system.
US senator introduces privacy bill that would jail CEOs for user privacy violations

Sen. Wyden introduces new consumer privacy bill that puts even the EU's GDPR to shame.

Huawei can work on German 5G networks: Here's why critics say that's a very bad idea

New draft German network security rules have just opened the door to Huawei, sparking an outcry.
Stress, uncertainty and opportunity: How tech companies are preparing for Brexit

UK tech companies have told ZDNet about the big – and unexpected – changes they have made even before Brexit arrives.
From Ohio's "baby bot" to driver's ed in Delaware: How states are using AI

State governments are eyeing a wide range of use cases for AI-powered tools, a new survey shows, but they face major hurdles like legacy IT, siloed data and a lack of ethical guidelines. ...

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