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POSTnote by Lydia Harriss. It was first published on Thursday, 10 July 2014. It was last updated on Thursday, 23 July 2020.


Big Data and Business

Easier access to computing power and new analysis methods are enabling the use of big data by businesses, changing the way they operate and communicate with their customers. This note examines the range of applications of big data by UK companies, highlighting the opportunities offered to a number of sectors. It also considers the challenges that businesses and regulators face when big data analytics are implemented.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-469 
Subjects
Data protection Consumers Charities Companies Business Cybercrime Employment Freedom of information ICT EU law Financial services Financial institutions Innovation Government assistance Internet Privacy Small businesses Research Science
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk