Technology and regulations: a value or complication?
According to 34.3% of respondents, new digital technologies such as big data analytics, IOT (Internet of Things), sensors, blockchain and smart tags pose threats to data protection, while 15.4% believe that they can be beneficial for data protection. The majority however remains unsure of their impact. Current privacy regulations are widely perceived as a curb on innovative projects although some 17.2% deny this is the case; a discrepancy which highlights the overwhelming need for clarification.