The most senior statistician in Great Britain has left the head of the National Statistics Office (ONS) following criticism of potential inaccuracies in some of his economic data. Sir Ian Diamond said in a statement that he had resigned with immediate effect “due to current health problems”. He had directed the agency in the past … Read more
The cooperative apologized after the pirates managed to access the data of a “significant number” of past and current members. The company said compromise data included names and contact details, but not passwords or bank details and credit card. He said that he “continued to undergo sustained malicious attempts”. The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) … Read more
Researchers in China will have access to NHS medical records of 500,000 patients, with growing fears so that the data can be used badly. UK Biobank, a research center, is currently preparing anonymized files to transfer to Beijing. The installation makes its information available to universities, scientific institutes and private companies. Volunteers have agreed that … Read more
How to avoid surveillance price scams that target you according to your data – CBS News Watch CBS News A new survey by the Federal Trade Commission reveals that companies can use your data against you. Surveillance prices are when a company defines the price you see according to your unique habits and demographics. CBS … Read more
Apple would have been ordered by the British government to allow it access to encrypted data stored by company users worldwide in its cloud service. For the moment, only the Apple account holder can access this data – even the American technology giant cannot see it. AppleWho makes iPhones, iPads and IMACs, has received a … Read more
Sterling came under further pressure at the end of a torrid week for the British currency, falling to a new 14-month low against the dollar. Sterling lost almost a cent, to just above $1.22 at one point, on higher support for the greenback after US jobs data -United States turned out to be much stronger … Read more
As millions prepare to fly for vacation, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers about a hidden danger in their luggage: lithium ion batteries. Found in everyday devices like laptops, tablets and even electric toothbrushes, these batteries can catch fire if left overheat or are damaged. Last July, panic broke out on an American Airlines … Read more
Labor has come to power and the economy is in decline. It is This is not the news the Chancellor expected, and it highlights the challenges she faces in delivering on the government’s promise to boost growth. The economy contracted by 0.1% in September and grew by just 0.1% in the first three months of … Read more