#TheWeekinData: Brief exposure
* 16 billion login details found online
* Copyright judgment in the US
* Improving health through data infrastructure
We’ve not had a data breach story for a few weeks but we’ve got one that more than makes up for it. Find out more...
https://buff.ly/IHkyf1d

A new white paper from Sport England and The Open Data Institute shows how better access to physical activity data can help health care teams signpost people to trusted local options – and take pressure off the NHS.
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/news/better-use-of-physical-activity-data-could-improve-health-outcomes-and-reduce-pressure-on-nhs-says-white-paper/

#NHS #HealthData #PublicHealth #ExerciseIsMedicine

#TheWeekinData: Can’t Buy Me Love (unless it’s with crypto)
* UK crypto capital
* 23andMe sale…and fine
* Donkey spotting
The Beatles…football…Eurovision 2023…crypto…That’s right, I’m talking about Liverpool! But you must have guessed that already.
http://theodi-748510.hs-sites.com/cant-buy-me-love-unless-its-with-crypto

#TheWeekinData: Nobody puts baby in a corner
* PM launches national skills drive at London Tech Week
* Data (Use and Access) Bill finally passes
* Vulpine tenants
UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer kicked off London Tech Week on Monday with a speech pledging that tech can create a better future for children. Find out more…
http://theodi-748510.hs-sites.com/nobody-puts-baby-in-a-corner

#TheWeekinData: The winner takes it all
* Parliamentary ping-pong
* More data woes for ONS
* A not-at-all-sinister-looking badminton-playing robot
The Data (Use and Access) Bill is now officially a political football. Or ping-pong ball. Or whichever sporting sphere metaphor you prefer. On Monday, the House of Lords dealt a fourth blow to the government with a rejection of the latest amendment. Find out more…
http://theodi-748510.hs-sites.com/the-winner-takes-it-all

Anyone for ping-pong? Find out what's happening with the Data (Use and Access) Bill as it bounces back and forth between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Read out latest blog...
#Data #AI
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/blog/parliamentary-ping-pong-gets-serious-the-data-bills-journey-through-constitutional-crisis/

In January, our Policy team and some special guests looked at what we might expect in the year ahead. Catch up on the webinar and see what they got right so far! #data #AI
https://youtu.be/-4rNXwyfcf0

As the Web evolves, Solid is reshaping data ownership and online interaction. It is seeking a change in data storage and access practices, aiming to empower users with full control of their data. Find out more.
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/blog/evolving-the-web-with-solid/

#TheWeekinData: Don't use the F-word Iona!
* Data hacks on NHS Trusts
* Ethics professor sacked for falsifying data
* AI tool cuts down food waste
Wow. They just keep coming. That or they’re just being reported more. Anyway, this week, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust reported having data stolen in cyberattacks, raising the prospect of highly sensitive patient data being exposed...
http://theodi-748510.hs-sites.com/dont-use-the-f-word-iona

‘Without data, there is no AI’ has become a mantra for our data-centric AI programme. But what does that mean in 2025? We’ve taken a look at the rapidly evolving AI data ecosystem to see. Find out more
#Data #AI
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/blog/how-the-data-for-ai-ecosystem-is-evolving/

🚀 Exciting news! The #SmartDataChallenge finalists have been announced! 🏆
Ten innovative teams have been chosen to build Smart Data prototypes using specially created synthetic data across sectors including energy, housing, and finance.
Find out more: https://smartdata.challenges.org

Catch up on our data-centric AI webinar where Lora Aroyo and Professor Elena Simperl discuss the many faces of responsible AI. This webinar is perfect for anyone who is interested in the importance of data in creating safe, trustworthy and responsible AI.
#AI
https://youtu.be/X4FWPhpt5KE

DeepSeek released a language model called R1 which sent shockwaves across the global AI world. But what about the data? Find out what happened when we ran it through our AI Data Transparency index.
#AI #Data
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/blog/if-deepseek-wants-to-be-a-real-disruptor-it-should-go-much-further-on-data-transparency/

#TheWeekinData: Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more
* Legal Aid data hack
* Half of young people would rather live without the internet
* When is a summer reading list not a summer reading list?
After a spate of high-profile cyber attacks in recent weeks, the trend showed no sign of easing up this week. Legal Aid was hacked back in April, it was revealed this week by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)...
http://theodi-748510.hs-sites.com/once-more-unto-the-breach-dear-friends,-once-more

In today's gig economy, workers face daunting labour challenges. Catch up on our data-centric AI webinar where we explore technologies that could empower workers to shape their own futures, enhance their working conditions, and address existing harms.
https://youtu.be/vMo9BD2E9q8

Catch up on all of our data-centric AI webinars in one place! Watch Prof Elena Simperl discuss topics from data scraping to the future of public services with a range of fantastic guests, all world experts with their research and experience.
#Data #AI
https://theodi.org/news-and-events/blog/learn-from-world-experts-on-the-data-in-ai/

Our recent data-centric AI webinar took a deep dive into how AI can be used for industries with strict data regulations. Watch it again now.
#Data #AI
https://youtu.be/39ERGZvipZ0

#TheWeekinData: Not just any personal data, but your personal data
* Personal data stolen in M&S hack
* Amendment to the data bill
* Audiobook narrators could be Toast
Three weeks after the cyber attack on Marks & Spencer, company chief executive Stuart Machin has written to customers revealing that some personal customer data was stolen in the attack.
http://theodi-748510.hs-sites.com/not-just-any-personal-data-but-your-personal-data

If you missed our webinar exploring #data transparency and #AI, you can catch up. Explore the gap in research on data transparency and AI development. Watch now.
https://youtu.be/UMrQz1iP6f8

Data has transitioned from a byproduct to a vital resource. The expanding data economy presents crucial questions for governments, businesses, and the public regarding #data access, usage decisions, value realisation, misuse prevention, privacy protection, and accountability for harm. Read more.
https://theodi.org/insights/reports/from-co-generated-data-to-generative-ai-new-rights-and-governance-models-in-digital-ecosystems/