Data regulation stories
Cybersecurity buyers facing tighter regulation and rising attack risk may see faster go-to-market execution as Bitdefender puts Frank Koelmel in charge of global revenue strategy.
Many firms are still unable to govern or access data fully, leaving AI projects exposed to quality, integration and cost setbacks.
Iron Mountain warns UK firms to treat data protection as a year-round board priority as weak governance fuels losses and AI risks.
Data Privacy Day puts spotlight on how trusted, resilient data underpins safe AI adoption, compliance and business continuity.
In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.
With AI use surging and fines topping EUR €1 billion, robust data governance is now essential to unlock value, trust and compliance.
Confidential computing shifts from niche to mainstream as 75% of organisations adopt it to secure AI workloads and sensitive data in use.
Oxylabs experts warn AI hype could swell into a bubble by 2026 as new 'agent' browsers challenge Chrome and Europe tightens data rules.
Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.
Utho Cloud launches tools enabling Indian firms to migrate from foreign cloud providers with up to 60% cost savings and enhanced data sovereignty.
Public confidence in AI and data handling has plunged, with most Australians rejecting the use of personal information to train models.
Singapore boardrooms are shifting towards disciplined growth, as 71% of CEOs rank geopolitical uncertainty above all other business risks.
The new regime could help firms record and trade governed datasets as assets, as Isle of Man officials move to implement the register.
Wider use of new financial health tools could help 200,000 more UK SMEs a year secure lending, CFIT said after testing prototypes.
New governance rules could shape procurement and digital projects, as organisations are urged to protect Māori data as taonga.
Businesses in finance and healthcare could gain clearer rules for using datasets as collateral, licensing revenue and investment under the new law.
Fragmented patient data is still slowing care and adding to doctors’ workload, with 71% saying better interoperability would help most.
Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.
As personal identifiers fade, marketers are turning to household context for richer, privacy-safe audience insight that reflects real lives.
Over half of UK firms are unsure if their AI-generated data meets regulations, risking heavy fines amid growing data and compliance challenges.
