Data dystopia: What does the future hold for data privacy?

As we all know, data is a commodity – and a valuable one at that. However, a 2017 study by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office found that only 20% of the UK public had trust and confidence in the companies storing their personal information.

This article highlights the latest developments surrounding data privacy and some key considerations for cyber underwriters.

Topics covered:
• Attitudes to the ways in which data is used.
• Three types of personal data.
• Opportunities and concerns related to inferred data.
• The future of data privacy.
• Cyber liability.
• Risk implications.