Amid efforts to trace and track COVID-19, governments around the world have ditched centralised apps in favour of more privacy-focused strategies. Led by Google and Apple, these apps use Bluetooth to warn of potential exposure and don't store information about users’ contact history.

With consumer trust in banks on the wane, fintech companies are reaping the rewards. Apple Card is Apple’s steel physical credit card, aimed at iPhone and Apple Pay users who want a good user experience, a brand they can trust, and guaranteed privacy measures that can stand up in 2019.

Data privacy has been one of 2019’s biggest issues. People say they’re concerned about their online information, but what data are they comfortable sharing and what do they expect in return? Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to find out what they’re willing to share about themselves online and to whom.

Contactless cards and mobile wallets have greatly simplified payments, but Fingopay is going a step further by allowing people to buy anything with just a press of a finger. It’s tapping a desire for increased security and convenience in everyday transactions through the use of biometric tech.