March 13, 2023

2 Minutes

News Public order, justice and rights

HMPPS begins £4m project to replace ‘outdated’ prisoner data system

Sam Trendall March 13, 2023 0 Comment

Newly built bespoke platform will process information including daily unlocking lists and activities to reduce recidivism HM Prison and Probation Service has signed a £4m deal to replace a core […]...

2 Minutes

Government and politics News

Scottish data chief: ‘Collective intelligence fosters the wisdom of crowds – instead of the madness of mobs’

Sam Trendall March 13, 2023 0 Comment

Newly appointed senior leader discusses the importance of information standards and governance, as well as ‘informed public discussion’ The Scottish Government’s new chief data officer has claimed his experience in […]...

4 Minutes

Education and skills News

Worsening skills shortages threaten government digital transformation, NAO finds

Jim Dunton March 13, 2023 0 Comment

Auditors praise the ‘fresh approach’ of CDDO but warn that unit’s work across government could be compromised by access to expertise The Central Digital and Data Office has been saluted […]...