The UK public sector is a huge spender on technology from desktops to databases. And as the government attempts to make more public services digital, it remains a vital source of IT spending.
If the security incident had taken place after GDPR came into play, the fine may have been far higher.
UK official says ICO has been receiving 500 calls a week to the agency's breach reporting line since May 25, the day the new GDPR regulation entered into effect.
Google and fellow ad tech firms accused of violating GDPR during the "bid request" process used in behavioral ads.
Intel says the UK definitely has a skills gap but, like other multinationals, the company is doing its bit to help.
Official statements from the Five Country Ministerial meeting make it clear: Voluntarily build lawful access into encrypted messaging systems, or else. It's not a good look.
A school in Ayr is combining wireless and light-based networking -- Wi-Fi and Li-Fi -- using LED bulbs mounted in classroom ceilings, while an IEEE task force is working to add Li-Fi to the 802.11 standard
Cloud computing systems provide a distinct and measurable competitive advantage, and implementing a successful transformation can reap significant long-term benefits for any enterprise. This download offers...
A report by UK MPs has rejected the idea that tech companies are merely platforms.
While finding several low-priority issues in its annual evaluation of Huawei's Cyber Security Evaluation Centre, the UK's NCSC overall found Huawei to be providing 'unique, world-class cybersecurity expertise'.
Politicians need to start taking tech seriously, especially when they want it to do the near impossible.
The British government's National Infrastructure Commission has called for 'full fibre' in the UK by 2033 while the UK has just fallen to 35th in the world's broadband speed table, behind 25 other European countries....
Internet of Things and other digital services could suffer under a one-sided deal, warns UK tech industry group.
HRMC is fighting an online war against fake websites and phishing emails intended to defraud taxpayers in the UK, and it is asking the public to help...
The DCMS has appointed DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, CognitionX's Tabitha Goldstaub and Professor Dame Wendy Hall as advisers to help develop the AI industry in the UK...
New site Firefox Monitor to act as a passthrough to service operated by security researcher Troy Hunt.
Following anti-Huawei national security advice from the US, Huawei is looking into how the cost of 5G network rollouts would blow out if it were to be banned from providing equipment to Australia's telcos.
A wargame aimed at finding hidden cyber-security talent took place in Winston Churchill's wartime bunker.
The government program generally known as Obamacare is the poster child for poor government IT work. There have been others though.
The U.S. government mass surveillance scandal may be the biggest ongoing story of the year. In this updating timeline, you can explore the full scope of the Edward Snowden leaks, which have implicated the world's most powerful nations in the worldwide spying operation.
Despite Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange's successful asylum bid, he picked the worst embassy to try and escape from. Here's why, and how he could possibly evade the U.K. authorities.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange gave a statement to protesters and the media from the Ecuadorian embassy in London on Sunday.
Really Apple? The iPad design is so new, so unique, that you can use it to legally ban the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from the EU? I Don't Think So.
ZDNet UK attended the first ORGCon, an Open Rights Group conference featuring panelists who discussed topics ranging from copyright to content distribution
Tech election 2010: having spoken to a range of political parties, ZDNet UK lines up their tech policies on the key issues for a side-by-side view
At a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament, campaigners protested at the Digital Economy Bill's provisions for suspending people's internet connections
The Alston Moor area will have next-generation broadband connectivity by the end of the year, thanks to a social enterprise rollout that is partly funded by the NHS
Intel says the UK is not turning out enough tech grads but, like other multinationals, the company is doing its bit to help.
As the UK slides further down the broadband rankings, can a new approach to rollouts fix the problem?
Politicians need to start taking tech seriously, especially when they want it to do the near impossible.
The UK party said an external hacker got unauthorised access to results of a recent member survey, while the Australian Republic Movement has said it's also been compromised by the breach.
New site Firefox Monitor to act as a passthrough to service operated by security researcher Troy Hunt.
The capital's tech ecosystem is important for economic growth, but not at any cost.
London remains Europe's tech capital, but for how long?
One of the world's largest organisations is now planning for a series of major upgrade projects.
According to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, the UK has shown 'real interest' in joining the free trade deal, and is partaking in preliminary discussions on doing so. Read more: https://zd.net/2HEJ8wR
According to the Home Office, only a minority of local police forces have the resources they need to deal with online crime.
Brexit could mean new challenges in the fight against cybercrime, from changes to international police agencies and more headaches for companies recruiting security staff.
Buyers will get minimum speed guarantee before they buy.
10Mbps could soon be a right for citizens, wherever they live.
The EU's Network and Information Systems (NIS) directive has changed which industries are considered vital to Europe's functioning.
Better uptime and lower IT costs could follow, according to NHS Digital.
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