Alan Woodward

Alan Woodward

expert United Kingdom

Prof. Alan Woodward is a renowned cyber-security expert at Surrey University, known for his insights into digital security and privacy issues. He has been a vocal critic of government policies that compromise online security, recently expressing disappointment over the UK government's request for access to user data, which led Apple to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection tool in the UK. Woodward's expertise is often sought in discussions surrounding the balance between national security and individual privacy rights.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,002
Power
716$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,002 $2,700,000 716$
Totals 1 67,886,011 18,002 $2,700,000 716$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Alan Woodward, from the University of Sussex, said Apple’s move was 'quite an extraordinary development'. 7

The Guardian: Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request | Apple

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Alan Woodward, a cyber-security expert at Surrey University, described the government's actions as a 'very disappointing development'. 2

BBC: Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row