Digital Intelligence

UK parents believe children should be 11 years old before they own a smartphone or tablet with internet capability, with 61% only wanting it for emergency, according to new research.

22/09/2017  |  Full story...

Apple has made the controversial move to cut down on how many cookies advertisers can place on users’ devices, with changes coming to iPhones, iPads and Macs.

20/09/2017  |  Full story...

There has been a fall in brand safety risk linked with content classified as violent within the UK digital advertising industry, according to a new report.

18/09/2017  |  Full story...

The EU’s plans of restricting collection and use of data in digital advertising could have serious and unintended consequences for the EU economy, for Europe’s independent media, and for the accessibility of the internet itself, according to trade body IAB Europe.

12/09/2017  |  Full story...

UK boardrooms aren’t treating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with the seriousness required, resulting in overconfidence when it comes to compliance.

11/09/2017  |  Full story...

Facebook has been dealt a €1.2m by Spain’s data privacy regulator, according to reports, with the ruling coming just months ahead of the implementation of the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

11/09/2017  |  Full story...

Consumers favour established brands and online travel booking sites, and favour value for money, convenience and good customer service (58%) according to new research.

07/09/2017  |  Full story...

Cyber security is now firmly cemented as a key issue in the boardroom of FTSE 350 companies, but this isn’t reflected in the training that management receive in dealing with cyber incidents.

21/08/2017  |  Full story...

A large majority (70%) of the world’s biggest brands have changed media agency contracts this year to regain control of their spend, according to new research.

18/08/2017  |  Full story...

Google has launched a new initiative to help reduce annoying advertisements online, by telling websites if they serve ads that people tend to find annoying.

11/08/2017  |  Full story...

The UK Government has formally announced a new Data Protection Bill, keeping in line with EU’s GDPR.

07/08/2017  |  Full story...

Mobile app users are concerned about the security of their information when they register for a new app, a new survey reveals.

07/08/2017  |  Full story...

Half of consumers tend to remain loyal to brands they like, but the vast majority still spend time researching products to make sure they get the best deal, according to DMA research.

01/08/2017  |  Full story...

Experian is announcing its “3 ‘I’s guide” to help businesses prepare for GDPR, with some practical steps to help avoid fines when the consumer data protection laws come in place om 25th May 2018.

20/07/2017  |  Full story...

Amazon is the UK’s most trusted retailer, followed by Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Boots, and M&S, according to new research.

20/07/2017  |  Full story...

Snapchat has introduced a map feature that lets users track other people’s location in real time, a move that could open new doors to marketers, but also sparking concerns among safety and privacy advocates.

03/07/2017  |  Full story...

Three quarters of UK shoppers say they get nothing in return for sharing personal data with brands, according to new research.

30/06/2017  |  Full story...

The vast majority (69%) of consumers are open to trialling a new financial product if it offers a clear benefit regardless of who is offering it, but many are held back by data privacy and trust issues.

29/06/2017  |  Full story...

With the number of high profile hacks on the rise, password management app Keeper Security, has pulled together an infographic on the dark web and how hackers make their money.

23/06/2017  |  Full story...

Google has created a new web-based game designed to teach the fundamentals of internet safety to children.

07/06/2017  |  Full story...

72% of UK marketers either cannot answer, or incorrectly list the necessary conditions to meet GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requirements for “opt-in” consent, according to new research.

31/05/2017  |  Full story...

With just one year to go until the new GDPR data protection rules will come into force, new research from the DMA reveals that nearly half of businesses don’t think they’re going to be ready in time, with a further quarter of companies yet to even start a GDPR plan.

26/05/2017  |  Full story...

Most parents believe children should be 11 years or over before they own a smartphone or tablet with internet capability, according to new research.

24/05/2017  |  Full story...

With the new GDPR regulations coming into force just 12-months from now, the research from Compuware reveals that the majority of retailers are still at risk of incurring costly non-compliance fines, despite organisations having made some progress since the same survey was conducted last year.

19/05/2017  |  Full story...

A new email-based ransomware virus has locked up hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 150 countries hitting factories, hospitals, shops and schools worldwide over the weekend.

15/05/2017  |  Full story...