Utilities and health firms could be fined up to £17m for cyber failures, says UK Government
Leaders of Britain’s most critical industries are being warned to boost cyber security or face hefty fines for leaving themselves vulnerable to attack following a UK Government consultation. Energy, transport,…
Digital Charter will ‘set new online standards for years to come’, says UK Government
The Prime Minister has given further details of the Government’s Digital Charter published today. Theresa May says the Charter will set the direction for the UK to “become the best…
Fewer than half of UK businesses and charities are aware of new data protection laws
Fewer than half of all businesses and charities are aware of new data protection laws four months before they come into force, according to new research released today. Businesses in…
Nalytics’ ‘artificial intelligence and the legal sector’ survey
Take the survey! Glasgow, London and Amsterdam based search and discovery technology pioneers Nalytics would like your views around AI. The use of AI within the legal sector has become…
GDPR enforcement extends beyond the fine – think serious brand damage
You might not think so given the somewhat hysterical, scaremongering tone of much recent media coverage but whilst the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, marks a step change in…
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GDPR: think, serious brand damage GDPR is essentially about trust. Failing to get data protection right will ultimately damage your brand reputation and your client relationships. The impact of ICO…
When the job doesn’t work out
It can be one of the most difficult challenges facing a firm’s management; letting go an employee who is not up to the role. But mishandling an issue of capability…
Legal directories guide: positioning your brand
In the final part of our directories guide, published in association with Clyde & Co, we focus on maximising the impact of results. Read part one here, and part two…
Electronic marketing: the implications of privacy law reform
With six months to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, many organisations would be forgiven for focusing solely on preparing for compliance. However, for those…
We’re all data subjects now
We’re all consumers for someone. Whether you are a chief executive with a LinkedIn account, a charity worker with a Twitter presence, or a lawyer subscribed to newsletters and conference…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…