BBC Politics
Reform Proposes £30 Tax Rebate for HMRC Hold Music Sufferers
Reform UK proposes a £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays, plus a plan to 'lighten up' data protection - because nothing says 'we care' like paying you to wait on hold.
2026-08-26
BBC Politics
2026-08-24
TechCrunch
Uber Faces Nearly $1B Fine for Letting a Computer Fire People, Which Is Fine Because Computers Are Great at That
Uber gets a €825 million GDPR fine for letting algorithms fire drivers; company says it's unfair, regulators say computers shouldn't play god, and everyone's favorite tech blogger weighs in.
2026-07-17
The Guardian
BrewDog Founder's 'Punk' Comeback Plan Hits GDPR Sour Note as Investors Ask: 'How's This Joker Got My Details?'
BrewDog founder James Watt's attempt to buy back the company via a new venture hits a legal snag as former investors complain to the UK's data watchdog about unsolicited emails.
2026-07-02
BBC Business
Don't Expect Your Car's 'Smart' Tracker to Actually Track It, Experts Say With a Sigh
Connected car features promise security but deliver disappointment, as experts warn not to expect your vehicle's tracker to actually help find it after theft.
2026-06-10
The Verge
Security Researcher Finds Nearly a Million Passports Just Hanging Out on the Public Internet, Because Why Lock the Door?
Security researcher finds nearly a million passports and IDs exposed online by a cannabis club software company, because apparently locking digital doors is optional.
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