ICO launches consultation on draft direct marketing code of practice
Link: ICO launches consultation on draft direct marketing code of practice
Source: ICO .org.uk
67 tech firms represent UK at world’s biggest trade show
UK technology firms to showcase British innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including 12 start-ups from the Northern Powerhouse.
Link: 67 tech firms represent UK at world’s biggest trade show
Source: Gov Press Releases
3 graphs that explain why investing in Africa is good for UK firms
The UK’s Trade Commissioner to Africa explains why UK investments overseas benefit British businesses
Link: 3 graphs that explain why investing in Africa is good for UK firms
Source: Gov Press Releases
UKAEA announces fusion supply chain events for 2020
Companies interested in commercial opportunities from the UK fusion programme can register interest in the first UK Fusion Suppliers Forum in February 2020.
Link: UKAEA announces fusion supply chain events for 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases
Recycle or replant your tree for a greener Christmas
Millions of Christmas trees will be disposed of as the festive period comes to an end.
Link: Recycle or replant your tree for a greener Christmas
Source: Gov Press Releases
Measures to make Britain’s power network more resilient planned, after August power outage
Government-backed report into the blackouts in August that affected over 1 million customers in Great Britain, published today.
Link: Measures to make Britain’s power network more resilient planned, after August power outage
Source: Gov Press Releases
Statement on ICO-approved certification schemes
The ICO has announced it will be working with UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver the ICO-approved certification schemes.
The ICO will approve and publish the certification schemes and, as the UK national accreditation body, UKAS will accredit certification bodies to deliver those…
Link: Statement on ICO-approved certification schemes
Source: ICO .org.uk
Five times more demand for UK exports from outside the EU
New figures show that UK exports to countries outside the EU are now worth £376.7 billion.
Link: Five times more demand for UK exports from outside the EU
Source: Gov Press Releases
Adtech and the data protection debate – where next?
Six months ago we issued our Adtech Update Report with a clear message to industry that they had six months to read, internalise and act upon our report. Our view from the outset was that this is an industry problem requiring an industry solution. We have just reached the end of that six month period and are reviewing our findings.
Link: Adtech and the data protection debate – where next?
Source: ICO .org.uk
Innovative business ideas for new products: apply for funding
Businesses can apply for £25 million of Smart funding to develop game-changing products and services in any area of technology, science and engineering.
Link: Innovative business ideas for new products: apply for funding
Source: Gov Press Releases