The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a £6m fine to software provider Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd. following a 2022 cyber attack that disrupted NHS and social care services. This decision, viewed as a new era of accountability for data processors, confirms the significant obligations and responsibilities of such companies in ensuring adequate data security. The ICO emphasized the need for robust security measures and proactive incident responses to guard against supply chain cyber attacks.
Singapore tackling chronic diseases with wearables
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board is piloting programs with technology firms like Abbott and Google to enhance self-health management. The DigiCoach program targets pre-diabetic individuals using