The IT trend starter has been outlining the importance of a people-centric approach to digital innovation in order to protect users.
The European Parliament is set to decide whether or not technology manufacturers must be aware of where their minerals come from.
The UK government needs to establish a technology ethics council, similar to those in medicine and academia, an independent review has recommended.
The Internet of Things, while still largely unknown amongst the general public, is expected to make a big impact in 2015.
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