

How will everyone win with the rise of data integration?
Can your ML system detect discrimination? Do you know how to spot visualisation lies? How was colour switching used on the Commodore 64? Stuck on a programming problem? What makes us happy at work? Incase you missed it - I was featured on BBC Radio 4's Today show on Wednesday morning discussing the future of data protection (skip to 1hr 43mins for the data segment by Matthew Price). -- How will everyone win with the rise of data integration? 🔍 Unlike a commodity, information


Have we lost control of our personal data?
Can strong consumer data protection be a disruptive innovation strategy? Why is pi so interesting? Want to teach yourself computer science? -- An academic paper has heavily criticised the data sharing deal between Google's DeepMind and the Royal Free NHS Trust for it's lack of transparency and patient involvement. The controversial deal was signed in 2015 to develop the acute kidney injury alert app Streams. -- In subsequent sharing agreements between DeepMind and other Londo


Will GDPR redefine consent?
How is data going to change over the next three years? Can blending datasets improve healthcare? How can companies use and share customer data without damaging trust? What unexpected things can we learn from the CIA leak? -- The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published draft guidance for consultation on the interpretation of "consent", as a part of the GDPR. Companies must offer individuals genuine choice and control, so consent must be a positive opt-in. 📃📃 Ma

Why is Hadoop failing?
Have companies adopted Hadoop without understanding it? How can companies access more data whilst protecting customer privacy? Is data socia