Political parties fail to grasp importance of open data for policies and services, according to the Open Data Institute’s head of policy, Peter Wells...
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Kingston Council to pilot app to improve care service commissioning
London Borough of Kingston is co-developing a digital tool with the Local Government Information Unit for more ‘honest’ reporting on individuals’ care needs...
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Courts’ mobile innovation nominated for national award
Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service digital tool for ushers is ‘foundation for future innovation’ and sole department nominee in its category...
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London Borough of Waltham Forest seeks technology innovation ‘visionary’
£85k per annum role for ‘thought leader in digital and technology’...
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DVLA launches search for IT services leader
The £90k role will oversee the delivery of the DVLA’s ICT and digital vision...
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Turning the tide: how the public sector can win the battle against shadow IT
Tackling shadow IT should be an urgent priority for government in the wake of the WannaCry breach on the NHS, says Julian Cook....
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Health care ‘disproportionately affected’ by data security incidents
Information Commissioner’s Office shows sharp increase in data breach incidents in central government and courts sectors....
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HMRC IR35 tool improvements ‘make results worse’
Claims that Employment Status tool cannot accurately determine whether contractors are liable under new IR35 tax rules....
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Basildon Borough Council fined £150,000 for revealing disability and health data of family
Council published sensitive data of family on its online portal ...
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NHS digital director Beverley Bryant to join private sector
Bryant to join System C as chief operating officer, after four and a half years at the NHS....
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