Tag: data protection
What makes for an effective AI policy?
Board ownership of an organisation’s policy on using artificial intelligence is essential for effective governance of the technology.
Businesses at risk of ‘mistaking’ their ethical priorities in the face of economic woes
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis, high energy costs and inflation tops list of risks in Institute of Business Ethics research.
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
The politics and geopolitics of controlling shareholders
Shareholders with a controlling interest influence not only financial matters but can also wield great power over policy and politics.
Ethics in the technology sector remains a headline issue
For a second year running technology is the sector that garnered the most news stories about ethical lapses—with data privacy a key concern.
The Secret NED: Clinton, company email and a confidentiality dilemma
I’ve been using my private email for company business. Will there be calls to “lock me up”—even if I’m actually protecting my best interests?
How directors should manage AI, GDPR and data privacy risks
Senior management need to have policies, processes and people in place to address data protection risks arising from AI and GDPR.
Big data ‘poses biggest ethical challenge’ for businesses
Survey reveals 43% of executives see data management and governance as their top concern relating to technology-driven growth.
GDPR: data protection rules seen as ‘burdensome’ one year on
The General Data Protection Regulation has had a mixed reception since its introduction in May 2018, according to a survey by ICSA: The Governance Institute.
European Commission urges businesses to prepare for data protection law
Businesses across the EU are urged to step up their preparations for the new data protection law, which comes into effect in May.