Government ‘unlawfully delegated’ bulk data powers to GCHQ, court hears

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ISSUE DATE: 14 March 2018 TOP STORIES Government ‘unlawfully delegated’ bulk data powers to GCHQ, court hears Privacy International urges Britain’s most secret court, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, to rule that the government illegally collected surveillance data from internet and phone companies until at least September 2017. READ MORE → Hammond delivers tech-positive Spring Statement Delivering his Spring Statement, the chancellor bangs the drum for UK tech businesses, confirms £25m for 5G testbeds, allocates full-fibre funding and highlights the need for digital skills. READ MORE → Government hands out £95m for local full-fibre broadband The government has named the first recipients of a £190m tranche of funding to realise local full-fibre broadband projects. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH Retailers need to prepare properly before AI adoption, say experts Artificial intelligence can help many areas of the retail landscape, but retailers should make sure they prepare before taking on AI adoption, says an expert panel.  READ MORE → Most people think cryptocurrency will be accepted on buses by 2025 Cryptocurrency is a mystery to many people, yet 55% of respondents to a survey expect shops and buses to accept digital money in seven years’ time. READ MORE → Stoke Council picks VX Fiber to light up fibre broadband network VX Fiber’s Open Access Platform will allow Stoke-on-Trent council to realise a return on its fibre investment while bringing gigabit broadband services to homes and businesses. READ MORE → Accountants look to artificial intelligence as clients get more demanding Accountancy firms are planning to invest in artificial intelligence and automation technologies to free up staff from repetitive administrative tasks. READ MORE →

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