The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

2026 · UK Edition

Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.

In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.

By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.

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Analyst Insights
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Gartner · Data Protection · Smart Cities
2 days ago
IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing
Osterman Research · Data Protection · UC
2 days ago
Autonomous AI 'agentic customers' set to reshape banks
Gartner · Data Protection · DR
3 days ago
AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist
Data Protection · Hybrid Cloud
3 days ago
Versa unveils managed sovereign SASE service for EU data
Data Protection · Firewalls
Last week
Expert columns
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By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
Yesterday
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
By Heather Barnhart of SANS Institute
2 days ago
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
3 days ago
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
4 days ago
Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI
By Afshaan Jiwaji of Jiwaji Law
4 days ago
Why digital sovereignty is a myth
By Elianne Anemaat of ADC Consulting
5 days ago
Why the AI skills gap is an HR problem
By Pippa van Praag of Perkbox
5 days ago
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By Theodora Skeadas of Humane Intelligence
6 days ago
No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability
By Shankar Gomathi of OpenText
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The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
By Peter McLeavery of Cybit
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From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
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Why more SaaS vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Why household context matters for the future of audience insight
By Colin Grieves of Experian Marketing Services
Last month
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By Barley Laing of Melissa
Last month
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By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
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Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Discussing Online security
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Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime
Discussing Data Analytics
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Exclusive: How remote working is causing major security gaps
Discussing Bring Your Own Device
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next
Discussing Private Cloud
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Move at IBM
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Move at PwC
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Move at GCHQ
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Move at Pulsant
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Move at GFI Software
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