Sport at the elite level has always adopted new technologies to capture data from players during play to better understand their performance and their team’s result. Closely aligned with this is the practice…
Former Twitter security chief alleges in a whistleblower complaint gross security malpractice, with many employees having access to the social media platform’s code as well as user data.
More data isn’t necessarily better unless it’s properly collected, curated and analysed.
The data you create when using the internet can actually be used to discriminate against you.
In recent years we’ve seen an explosion in the number of sensors and embedded computer devices being used by consumers and in a range of industries. New cars have several computers and sensing capabilities…
A thriving black market for stolen personal data makes millions of people vulnerable to spies, spammers, scammers and hackers.
The crucial thing about “big data” is the data. “Big” is relative, and while size often matters, real disruption can come from data of any size. This is not a new idea, being several hundred years old…
Improving data quality and accessibility will provide an important platform for business, policy innovation and academic research.
China has used big data collection systems to keep COVID under control. How the government plans to use these new capabilities in its national surveillance system has many concerned.
Your guide to a public health crisis that’s likely to get worse.
