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The UK is clamping down on data privacy. Better get ready…

British citizens could see an end to pre-ticked boxes and default opt-outs under a proposed new data bill. The law reflects changing attitudes to the way digital services handle consent, says Tim Green... Last week, the UK government issued a ‘statement of intent’ to strengthen its data privacy laws via…
Tim Green
August 17, 2017
Iceland mobileID & Data

The cold logic of Iceland’s personal data breakthrough

Iceland has become the first country in the world to give its citizens full control over their medical records – with financial data next on the list. MEF Minute examines this landmark launch, and what it means for the personal data economy movement… It’s fair to say Iceland is a…
Tim Green
July 20, 2017
Anti-fraudID & Data

Industry views: GDPR, are we ready?

The EU’s general data protection regulation (GDPR), is just under one year away and expands the rights of EU citizens around privacy and protection of personal data. Among other things, it requires that companies maintain adequate data records, disclose data breaches and increase opt-out options. Heavy fines are on the…
Tim Banks
June 22, 2017
ID & Data

Embracing consumer trust and GDPR

Danny Preiskel, co-founder and Senior Partner at MEF Member Preiskel & Co discusses the importance of the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and shares details of an exclusive event at which attendees can learn more about the opportunities the new regulation may present. As MEF’s on-going initiatives in Consumer…
Sam Hill
May 11, 2017
ID & DataNews Roundup

MEF joins the European Trust Foundation

Today MEF is announcing that it has joined the European Trust Foundation - an independent body working with governments, corporates, trade-associations, SME bodies and others within and outside the EU, to strengthen digital trust throughout Europe. The European Trust Foundation is co-ordinated by the not for profit think tank EEMA,…
MEF
April 4, 2017
Guest blogID & Data

The rise of the attribute economy 2.0

Nathan Kinch, Head of Experience and Labs at Meeco, outlines the rise of the attribute economy, as described in a new report co-authored by thought leaders in digital identity, personal data services and regulation. “In computing, attributes are pieces of information, which determine the properties of a field or tag…
Sam Hill
March 20, 2017
ID & Data

We want our data back using APIs!

Tristan Nitot, Chief Product Officer at MEF Member Cozy Cloud, discusses how ambiguous language in the impending GDPR regulation may impede the use of APIs in allowing the portability of consumer data – and how organisations, including MEF, are helping to ensure the guidelines specifically reference them as a matter…
Sam Hill
March 14, 2017
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