Business First December 2017 December BF Digital | Page 24

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP How securing the UKs position as a leader in data transfer post-Brexit can benefit Northern Ireland’s SME-led economy by Angela McGowan, CBI Northern Ireland Director From getting the best deal on flights, to tailored online shopping recommendations or sourcing the latest news on social media – it’s easy to forget the products and services we love are underpinned by businesses’ use of data. 22 www.businessfirstonline.co.uk