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News from around the World

Tim Bullock — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:05:50 +0000

We bring you a selection of interesting news from around the world… Please note that Channel Eye is not responsible for the content of external sites. AI used new levels of ‘autonomy and deception’ to trick people in safety test The latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools from Anthropic and OpenAI went to new extremes in […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 5 August 2026 at 08:05 GMT.

Jersey’s Cyber Security Law to take effect from 1 September 2026

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:46:29 +0000

The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Gerald Voisin, has signed the Commencement Order for the Cyber Security (Jersey) Law 2026. The Order sets out how and when the different parts of the Law will come into effect. The Law is designed to support the critical services and infrastructure that Islanders rely on and strengthen/protect […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 July 2026 at 14:46 GMT.

Government-backed improvements to credit card application process

Tim Bullock — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:28:28 +0000

The Government of Jersey is taking action to help improve Islanders’ access to financial products, including credit cards. To achieve this – and reduce the administrative burden that credit providers face when processing applications – Islanders’ personal data will be securely shared with UK credit reference agencies (CRAs) from 30 July 2026. The information automatically […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 July 2026 at 16:28 GMT.

Data Protection Authority reports faster investigations and stronger enforcement

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:35 +0000

The Office of the Data Protection Authority has reported improved investigative performance, increased community engagement and a more proactive approach to enforcement in its latest annual report. The report highlights a significant increase in workload during 2025, alongside improvements in productivity and case handling. It also details the introduction of the Authority’s Assertive Agile Enforcement […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 June 2026 at 08:20 GMT.

New cyber resilience research invites Jersey businesses to contribute industry insight

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:10:40 +0000

As cyber resilience becomes an increasing focus for businesses, a new study is examining how organisations respond during cyber incidents. The recent introduction of Jersey’s strengthened telecoms security framework reflects the increasing importance being placed on cyber resilience across the Island. While the regulations apply specifically to telecommunications providers, they also reinforce a broader reality: […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 June 2026 at 08:10 GMT.

Channel Eye Insight: Could governed data become the next offshore industry?

Tim Bullock — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:03:56 +0000

For decades, the Crown Dependencies built international businesses around trusts, funds and cross-border financial structures. Now the Isle of Man is betting that similar expertise could be applied to something very different: data. This week the island’s new Data Asset Foundations legislation received Royal Assent, creating what it describes as the “world’s first statutory legal […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 22 May 2026 at 04:03 GMT.

Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority elected to Executive of the Global Privacy Assembly

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:40:33 +0000

The Office of the Data Protection Authority of the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been elected by its global counterparts to join the Executive Committee of the Global Privacy Assembly. The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is the leading international network of privacy and data protection authorities. The election follows a vote by GPA members from around […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 11 May 2026 at 08:40 GMT.

Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority appoints new Chairman

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:25:02 +0000

Experienced regulator John Curran has been named Chairman of Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority, where he is already serving as a member of the Board. John brings a wealth of regulatory and public service experience to the role. He is currently Chairman of the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authorities (GCRA) and Chairman of the Guernsey Employment […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 May 2026 at 08:25 GMT.

Channel Eye Insight: When conflict is distant – but cyber risk isn’t

Tim Bullock — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:03:35 +0000

For businesses across the Crown Dependencies, the conflict in the Middle East feels far removed. But cyber risk does not respect geography – the real exposure may be closer, and less visible, than you may assume. “Risk is developing beneath the surface” Recent guidance from the Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), alongside advice from the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 5 May 2026 at 04:03 GMT.

News from around the World

Tim Bullock — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:20:42 +0000

We bring you a selection of interesting news from around the world… Please note that Channel Eye is not responsible for the content of external sites. What CIOs are most looking to replace with AI today Redpoint surveyed 141 CIOs in March 2026 and asked a direct question: in which software categories have you seriously considered […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 April 2026 at 07:20 GMT.