Tag: Politics

Is the UK’s proposed digital ID a compliance opportunity or a...

The UK government's push for a digital identity system has sparked a predictable split: tech optimists see streamlined services and reduced fraud, while privacy...

How the UK’s Digital Information and Smart Data Bill will impact...

Originally introduced to the UK Parliament by the previous Conservative government, the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill has been taken forward by the...

Reactions to the Autumn Budget from the financial sector

The UK’s new Labour government has released its first budget and has been received to a mixture of praise and cynicism.

Labour vows to make UK global FinTech leader ahead of general...

The UK's Labour Party has vowed to transform the nation into a global FinTech leader, ahead of 2024's UK general election. The Party hasn't found...

Is there a rising challenge of AI-driven cyber attacks for SMEs?

Recent hearings have shed light on the growing concern of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced cyber threats, particularly for SMEs. 

President Biden vetoes anti-ESG legislation

President Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency after the Republicans voted to overturn ESG considerations in ERISA plans.

Republican-led House of Representatives passes anti-ESG investing rule

The US House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at blocking a new law allowing the consideration of climate and ESG factors by retirement plan fiduciaries.  

Senior US officials call on Congress to step up crypto regulation...

Four senior US officials in the White House have called on the US Congress to ‘step up its efforts’ in regulating the cryptocurrency market.

NSA director calls on Congress to renew intel licenses in light...

National Security Agency (NSA) director Paul Nakasone has said that intelligence authorities up for renewal this year have played a key role in the fight against cyberattacks.

Privacy concerns could lead US to ban TikTok from government devices

A spending bill unveiled by the US Congress could ban TikTok from most US government devices, Security Week has detailed.

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