Consumer Trust stories - Page 2

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.

Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.

AI is revolutionising anti-counterfeiting strategies in a USD $2 trillion market, helping brands protect revenue and ensure consumer safety with advanced image recognition and real-time verification.

The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.

New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.

Digital incidents have surged by 41% in Australia. PagerDuty's research reveals gaps in automation aggravate financial and operational pressures.

PayTo is revolutionising payments for Australian telcos, offering faster processing, lower costs, and enhanced customer trust, setting a new industry standard.

Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.

GumGum names Niall Hogan as General Manager for JAPAC, signalling a robust push to expand their contextual advertising footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

IoT technologies are transforming retail efficiency, from dynamic cleaning schedules to real-time temperature control and crowd management, says Ruby Whipp of mpro5.

Piwik PRO's latest survey reveals that GDPR compliance boosts consumer trust and operational efficiency across the EU, with notable national differences.

AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.

Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.

After the Glasgow Wonka scandal, one third of UK business leaders are backing away from AI tools, while over half consider implementing an AI code of conduct, according to a recent survey.

Australia's cloud security challenges, resulting in roughly AUD $4.9m losses per breach, spotlight the urgent need for the Zero Trust framework to ensure robust data protection.

A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

UK fintech ekko partners with customer experience provider Primis to enhance post-purchase sustainability, harnessing technology to heighten consumers' awareness of their purchasing impact on the environment.