Seven fish farming businesses have been accused by Scotland’s environment regulator, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa), of violating the law by not providing information on fish numbers. The case is reportedly to prevent the spread of lice from farmed to wild fish. However, the companies argue that such data are commercially confidential, attracting criticism from campaigners who demand stricter regulation and transparency.

The need for secure data sharing: Lessons learned from public health
The growing wave of cyber attacks calls for enhanced data security and collaboration in healthcare. Companies can use privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to secure patient data,