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UK's digital markets bill could "cost consumers billions" and harm business investment
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill could lead to poorer services for consumers and harm investment in British businesses

UK government gets tough on security obligations with new cyber ‘code of practice’
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new cyber 'code of practice' will ensure businesses across the UK prioritize security threats and implement measures to reduce risk

Satya Nadella says Microsoft and OpenAI have a “pro-competition partnership” – regulators aren't so sure
By Ross Kelly last updated
Analysis The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is beneficial to the broader AI industry, according to Satya Nadella, despite lingering doubts among regulators on both sides of the Atlantic

European firms say they’re being “left in the dark” by big tech gatekeepers ahead of Digital Markets Act
By Steve Ranger published
News With the Digital Markets Act set to come into effect in March, European firms have called for greater transparency from big tech 'gatekeepers' on their plans

What is the PSTI Act and what are its implications?
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth The PSTI Act seeks to strengthen the UK’s cyber security posture by legislating minimum security requirements, but is industry ready and does the Act go far enough?

Calls for more regional UK tech support amid shift away from London-centric approach
By Emma Woollacott published
News The government should develop a new digital and innovation policy to support UK tech businesses in traditionally underrepresented regions

"Ill-informed" EU lawmakers risk blurring the definition of open source in Cyber Resilience Act
By Ross Kelly published
News Industry figures have criticized wording of the EU’s flagship cyber security resilience legislation, suggesting it shows a disregard for open source principles

Why does the DPDI matter?
By Rory Bathgate published
ITPro Podcast Businesses across the UK could be beneficiaries of the DPDI’s changes to data protection law
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