Do we have the right to be digitally forgotten? Europe thinks so and is forcing Google to remove links to data of users who ask for their removal. This is going to change the way search engines work, as they will need to focus on how to exclude information rather than how to gather data, […]
Facebook Opts for WhatsApp Group Therapy
Trascription 19 billion dollars seems like an insane amount of money to pay for a little startup company with less than 50 employees. That’s exactly what Facebook has decided to put on the table to acquire WhatsApp. So what’s behind that? When you look at it first and you see 19 billion and you look […]
NSA’s Indiscriminate Spying Crosses the Line
The NSA spying scandal has brought to light the dark side of big data now that personal information can be accessed and processed in such enormous quantities. IESE Professor Sandra Sieber says that, while there are legitimate arguments on both the security and privacy sides of the debate, the real issue is one of transparency. […]
Three Steps Towards Developing a Digital Mindset
Companies need to rethink their strategies to include a digital component, says IESE Prof. Sandra Sieber. This means they need to develop a digital mindset but it also calls for leaders who are capable of adapting to the situation depending on the evolution of the business model. To do this they need supportive structures and […]
