ICT

    Proposals launched to increase 'Internet of Things' security

    The UK Government has unveiled plans to protect the rapidly growing 'Internet of Things' (IoT) from cyberattacks, the BBC reports.

    Published date:

    03/05/2019


    Click! A revised standard for camera shutters

    Photography is all about manipulating exposure to light to create the perfect shot. The humble camera shutter has the precise job of controlling the length of time that light reaches the camera film or electronic sensor. As a result, shutter speed is all-important in determining photo quality.

    Published date:

    01/05/2019


    The updated fire standards series: what you should know

    BSI has published a major revision of its series of fire safety engineering (FSE) standards to reflect the latest thinking on fire safety.

    Published date:

    01/05/2019


    Screen-time ban for babies disputed

    Babies and toddlers should never passively watch TV or tablets, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned in new guidelines concerning those aged under 5 years.

    Published date:

    26/04/2019


    New code of practice to protect children online

    Social media companies may have to ditch the 'like' button for child users, under new proposals from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) aimed at improving online safety for the under-18s.

    Published date:

    17/04/2019


    Government unveils plans to tackle harmful online content

    Online companies could be penalized for failing to remove harmful content such as child abuse or terrorist propaganda, under plans announced by the UK Government.

    Published date:

    10/04/2019


    Automatic compensation starts for broadband and landline services

    Broadband and landline customers will now get money back from their providers when things go wrong, without having to ask.

    Published date:

    03/04/2019


    Equality regulator announces investigation into BBC over equal pay

    The BBC is to be investigated by the equality regulator following complaints that male employees are consistently paid more than women for doing the same job.

    Published date:

    22/03/2019


    New broadband speed rules come into force

    Broadband providers in the UK must now tell new customers, before they sign a contract, how fast their service will be.

    Published date:

    20/03/2019


    Continuity for standards beyond Brexit

    Prime Minister Theresa May announced this week that the 'meaningful vote' – the vote to determine the future direction of Brexit – has been delayed until Tuesday, 12 March. If the 'meaningful vote' is rejected by Parliament, the Prime Minister has offered two further votes: one to rule out a 'no deal' Brexit and one to request an extension to Article 50 that would delay the UK's exit from the EU.

    Published date:

    28/02/2019