Rhodri Oliver: We need better protection in law from those who exploit our data

If it is copied, tracked or taken unlawfully, then its owners should be compensated, regardless of whether they can prove ‘damage’.

Chris Grayling: The argument for capitalism over socialism cannot be won with a history lesson

We need to illustrate how the wonders of today’s world would never have been created by an all-powerful state.

Peter Ainsworth: To solve the problems of higher education funding, universities themselves must share some of the risk

All the risks of the regime fall presently to students and taxpayers. Not only is this unfair and morally questionable, but it leads directly to undesirable outcomes.

Leon Emirali: Forget social media. Focus on the next frontier of digital campaigning.

The Conservatives need a strategy to dominate VR, a presence in voice-controlled tech and – yes – a ‘Maybot’ chatbot.

China offers pots of money. But beware how low we must bow in order to receive it.

Cambridge University Press is just the latest institution to regret sacrificing fundamental principles in return for Chinese business.

Charlie Elphicke: Ready on Day One for lower, fairer, simpler taxes to boost jobs and growth

The fourth article in a five-piece series by the author on how Britain must prepare for March 31 2019 – and has less than 600 days to get it right.

Alex Morton: May must not turn into Major

She cannot be a stationary establishment figure when faced with the restless mood of the voting public. She must move forwards – or we risk a 1997-style wipeout.

What social media should do, can’t do – and shouldn’t be asked to do in the fight against ISIS

The companies are on solid ground over encryption; their footing is less sure, however, when it comes to pro-terror material on the net.

Why Britain should Leave. Open letter from Boris, Gove & Stuart to Cameron and Osborne – full text

There is no prospect for reform unless Britain votes to leave and forces a new agenda on Europe’s elites.

Andrew Day: We need these new surveillance measures now

Without this Data Communications Bill, excitable European judges could fatally undermine intelligence gathering capabilities.