Nick Stringer

It’s not the ‘cookie conundrum’, nor the privacy one: it’s the trust factor “With great power comes great responsibility” - Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben, Spider-man (2002) Trust is the thread that holds society together. It binds relationships, fosters partnerships, and fuels tra...

"People don’t reward brands for just checking regulatory boxes: they reward transparency, respect, & authenticity" > My latest article 👇 on how brand advertisers - not more #legislation - can help deliver a trusted internet 💪 🚀 #digitaladvertising #privacy www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-co...

Nick Stringer: It’s not the ‘cookie conundrum’, nor the privacy one: it’s the trust factor - New Digital Age Trust is the thread that holds society together. It binds relationships, fosters partnerships, and fuels transactions. Yet its importance is rarely felt until it snaps. In advertising, trust has alway...

"It's not the 'cookie conundrum', not the privacy one: it's the trust factor" - how #advertising can build meaningful #trust online > My latest column 👇 for @newdigitalage.bsky.social #technology #publicpolicy #onlineadvertising #privacy

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The Ghost in the Machine: Can We Defuse the AI Time Bomb? “AI will probably most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there'll be great companies” - Sam Altman, CEO OpenAI The AI Gold Rush is on. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen endles...

US tariffs could slow global economic growth 📉 Meanwhile, rapid advancement of #AI is transforming society 🌍 but without strong safeguards we may risk unintended consequences. My latest article👇 continues to explore the intersection of #technology & #publicpolicy www.linkedin.com/pulse/ghost-...

The Ghost in the Machine: can we defuse the AI time bomb? - New Digital Age By Nick Stringer, a global […]

The proliferation of #AI models is more than just innovation: it demands responsibility 🫵. My latest @newdigitalage.bsky.social column 👇 on the need for risk assessments & good governance. #technology #publicpolicy #dataprotection #onlinesafety #brandsafety newdigitalage.co/ai/the-ghost...

Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight Tanya O'Carroll says her case opens a "gateway" for others wanting to stop personalised adverts.

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EU sends Apple first DMA interoperability instructions for apps and connected devices The European Union has sent Apple preliminary instructions on how it expects the iPhone maker to comply with interoperability provisions in the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), its flagship market contestability reform. According to the Commission,…

EU sends Apple first DMA interoperability instructions for apps and connected devices

Are you a Digital Mercantilist or an Online Smuggler? "Give us a protective tariff and we will have the greatest nation on earth" - Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the USA (1861-65) It’s hard to read, watch, or listen to the news today without noticin...

A #DigitalMercantilist or an #OnlineSmuggler? 🫵 The political & regulatory environment is evolving rapidly. Could a push for economic growth be at the cost of online trust & safety? What’s your view? 🤔 Read my latest article👇
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Nick Stringer: Are you a Digital Mercantilist or an Online Smuggler? - New Digital Age By Nick Stringer, a global technology, public policy, and regulatory affairs adviser. His extensive experience includes serving as the former Director of Regulatory Affairs at the UK Internet Advertis...

Changes in the international order = changes in #regulatory & #publicpolicy landscape. Will economic growth be at the expense of online #trust & #safety? My latest article in @newdigitalage.bsky.social 👇 #technology #privacy #OnlineSafety #ai #brandsafety newdigitalage.co/strategy/nic...

Are you ready for the global regulatory crackdown in 2025? “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming” - David Bowie The New Year invariably ushers in a wave of tech predictions and speculative forecasts. What will be the next big buzzword or gadget? H...

Will 2025 bring about a crackdown in #tech #regulation? Will diverging international approaches distract policy makers & regulators from trust & safety priorities? My latest article 👇 on what's in store this year. www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-re...

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Nick Stringer: Are you ready for the global regulatory crackdown in 2025? - New Digital Age The New Year invariably ushers in a wave of tech predictions and speculative forecasts. What will be the next big buzzword or gadget? How will our digital interactions evolve? Which groundbreaking inn...

@nickstringer.bsky.social : Are you ready for the global regulatory crackdown in 2025?

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Our strategy for levelling the playing field for online tracking in 2025 Online tracking is a part of everyday digital life. It enables personalised advertising, funds many free services and shapes our online experiences.

Happy #DataProtectionDay! Last week the UK @infocommission.bsky.social published its 2025 ‘online tracking strategy' with a seven-point action plan 👇 ico.org.uk/about-the-ic... #digitaladvertising #dataprotection #privacy

In a nutshell, the ICO outlines four factors that organisations should consider when assessing whether people could freely give their consent: power imbalance; appropriate fee; equivalence; and privacy by design.

And the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published its guidance on 'consent or pay' - ico.org.uk/for-organisa....

Nick Stringer: Are you ready for the global regulatory crackdown in 2025? - New Digital Age The New Year invariably ushers in a wave of tech predictions and speculative forecasts. What will be the next big buzzword or gadget? How will our digital interactions evolve? Which groundbreaking inn...

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"Safeguarding children from harmful / illegal content does not inherently equate to censorship...prioritising brand safety & suitability for audiences does not necessarily infringe on freedom of expression." My latest column for @newdigitalage.bsky.social (👇 see comments) #tech #publicpolicy

Our strategy for levelling the playing field for online tracking in 2025 Online tracking is a part of everyday digital life. It enables personalised advertising, funds many free services and shapes our online experiences.

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Online services must introduce age checks to protect children from encountering porn.

Our new guidance sets out how we expect sites and apps to introduce highly effective age assurance, while protecting adults' privacy rights.

Find out more: www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...

Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act

The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made | Editorial Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital media

HNY! What is your view on this 👇 article? Without a #global approach, will companies put 'profit over people'? Is the UK approach to #onlinesafety a workable template? www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/26/the-guardian-view-on-digital-media-the-case-for-better-regulation-must-be-made

In 2024 I have written some articles (most featuring in @newdigitalage.bsky.social) exploring our pressing issues & concerns with #technology & exploring some #publicpolicy solutions.👇 Merry Christmas 🎄🎅 🎁 🦃 (if you celebrate), Happy Holidays 🛷 🔕 💤 🚴 & here's to an enjoyable 2025! ❤️ lnkd.in/e-7R9vRD

The Online Safety Act has come into force. Tech firms now have new legal duties to protect people from illegal harms online.

🚨 A major milestone in online safety.

Sites and apps must now start taking action to protect people from illegal harm online.

Key measures include:
🔒 Senior accountability for safety
🛠️ Improved content moderation and reporting systems
🛡️ Protecting children from abuse

Where is the Tech Leadership? “Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.

Where is the Tech Leadership? 👀 My latest #bytewiseinsights article 👇 on the need to balance growth & innovation in Gen #AI with global governance & regulation. linkedin.com/pulse/where-... #publicpolicy #governance #regulation

Episode 14 - AI and Online Harms AI and the Law · Episode

2025 will be the ‘year of implementation’ so this podcast on UK #onlinesafetyact is a great listen on a wet & windy weekend (if in UK). open.spotify.com/episode/5IF2...

Ofcom appoints Oliver Griffiths as Group Director, Online Safety Ofcom has today announced the appointment of Oliver Griffiths as its new Group Director, Online Safety.

@ofcom.bsky.social has announced the appointment of its new Group Director for #OnlineSafety ⬇️
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Nick Stringer: Where is the tech leadership? - New Digital Age As the UK grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods, climate change immediately comes to mind. However, a less visible but equally perilous issue is the absence of global tech leadership.

Where is the Tech Leadership? 👀 My latest column in
@newdigitalage.bsky.social 👇 on the lack of a consistent global approach in balancing the promotion of #AI & addressing its societal challenges. newdigitalage.co/strategy/nic... #technology #publicpolicy #regulation #leadership

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Our new research reveals:

🔹 4 in 10 UK adults encounter misinformation, mainly online
🔹 45% feel they can confidently judge whether sources of information are truthful.
🔹 30% feel confident judging if content is AI-generated.

Find out more: www.ofcom.org.uk/media-use-an...

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