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Law & Regulation

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

EU 'sweep' finds issue with 66% of travel booking, price comparison websites

A coordinated screening of hundreds of travel booking and price comparison websites across the European Union reveals that two-thirds provided prices that were not reliable. >>

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Expert: Female entrepreneurs lack access to funding

More and more women are going into business for themselves - but they aren't finding the move simple. In fact, one recent report found that female entrepreneurs have more difficulty finding funding for their businesses than men. >>

Friday, March 10, 2017

Report finds personalization, security key for consumers

There is new data out this week that highlights the discrepancy between consumers who want their personal information to be secure in the digital space, but who still want content and ads to be personalized. Researchers found that while most (89%) of consumers are concerned about the security of their personal information, 80% still want personalized services. >>

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Are you EU GDPR ready?

Is your company ready for the introduction of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? A quarter of companies aren't, according to new figures released by the DMA (UK). >>

Friday, January 20, 2017

Expert: What marketers need to know about RegTech

Using data is nothing to new for savvy brands, but RegTech - or Regulatory Technology - can help brands better understand and utilize data. One expert explains. >>

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Expert: How RegTech will impact 2017

The digital space is a fast-changing device, and brands who do not change with the times could lose their hold on the marketplace. RegTech is a new term buzzing around. Here's what brands need to know. >>

Thursday, September 22, 2016

SMB Owners: What you need to know about OT changes

In December, rules changing the minimum annual salary for overtime-exempt US workers will go into effect. Our expert explains what small business owners need to know about the rules, and how to prepare. >>

Thursday, September 08, 2016

Cyber security among firms in Asia well below global average

A year-long study from U.S. security firm Mandiant reveals that companies in Asia are more likely to be targeted by hackers due to their inadequate defence against cyber attacks. >>

Monday, September 05, 2016

Technology law expert questions legality of Amazon Dash in EU

As Amazon launches Dash buttons in Europe, one technology law expert highlights the possibility that they may fall foul of European Union legislation. >>

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

Survey: Regulatory changes challenging SMBs

There have been a plethora of changes to the business landscape so far in 2016, and they range from crowdsourcing to OSHA rules. One thing each of the regulations has in common: they are costing small business owners time. >>

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Advertisers - beware the Olympics-related hashtag(s)

Wben is a Tweet not a Tweet and, in fact, an ad? That's a question that needs to be answered when it comes to the United States Olympic Committee's recent stance on hashtags. >>

Monday, July 18, 2016

Are you sure you read the privacy policy?

It's well known that consumers are concerned with issues surrounding privacy, but new research confirms that very few bother to read privacy policies or terms of service. >>

Monday, July 18, 2016

Report reveals the financial risk of GDPR non-compliance

If the EU General Data Protection Regulations were to be introduced today, the global consumer products industry would be liable for hundreds of billions of dollars in fines according to new research from Capgemini Consulting. >>

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

FRSB: Charity fundraising complaints up 6% on last year

The UK's top 500 biggest fundraising charities are responsible for nearly all complaints, according to the Fundraising Standards Board's annual report. >>

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

UK marketers unsure about impact of Brexit

Unsure as to how the impending EU referendum will impact the business you work for? You are not alone, according to a recent survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. >>