From May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation will mean that if companies want to retain info from people in the UK and EU on their databases, they’ll need to persuade them to opt in. So, how can brands convince those who are protective of their privacy to tick the ‘sign me up’ box?

With every Google search, Amazon purchase and Facebook like, you generate a digital profile of your habits and interests for advertisers to target. It may seem invasive, but selling personal data is necessary to maintain free online services – so how can brands de-stigmatise the use of this info?

Advertisers are always seeking ways to catch the consumer eye, and they’re now moving beyond tailoring messages merely based on age and gender. Canvas8 spoke with Christopher Summers, assistant professor at the Darla Moore School of Business, to find out why behavioural targeting really sells.

WhatsApp has announced plans to raise the age-of-use limit to 16, as EU regulations are implemented to keep young people safe. This taps into the growing demand for tech brands to be transparent about how they use personal data, especially when it concerns young people.