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Computers and data scientists can unearth key themes missed by traditional research
Schwimmer is betting on Refinitiv and financial data revolution to unseat incumbent
Policymakers must solve the old data problems before applying new tech solutions
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Digital health and security data are too sensitive to be shared by technology companies
Businesses are waking up to the benefits but need to recognise the dangers, too
The British Airways fine shows why customer details are no longer a costless asset
French software company to acquire Medidata to bolster its position in life sciences
If users’ data is worth more than five years ago, the product it buys is due a similar upgrade
Researchers can study social network’s effect on elections but only from 2017 onwards
Understanding precisely how tech businesses use our data is crucial if we are to have a sensible debate on reforming them
The fastest-growing industry in America is not only unregulated, but largely opaque
Zuckerberg promises privacy, but experts warn metadata can be mined to build behavioural profiles
Planned purchase of WiFi start-up will only add to scrutiny over tech data collection
Football clubs use data analytics to identify fresh talent, Indian companies fight for access to database of 1bn citizens, the analysts helping business tame the sea of data, and does worker-generated data lead to empowerment or exploitation?
Next-level tools identify the players who can lead teams to victory
Analysts are making a living showing companies how to integrate data into decisions
Joining up different data sets can lead to controversy for policymakers
Aerospace group says it could use ‘live tracking’ to improve maintenance
Initial public offering raises £60m via placing with institutional investors
‘The initiative marks an effort by Facebook to fend off mounting criticism. It is also an attempt by academics to fight back’
Filing shows efforts to sell SCL Elections failed following Facebook data scandal
In both cases innovative geeks leapfrogged regulators and their creations were abused
New business bets clients will pay for methods and it can shed tainted reputation
Marketing business faces £140,000 fine for sale of information before 2017 election
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