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Move to web-based software increases need for good password management, advises cybersecurity organisation
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Departments of finance and infrastructure publish information on land registration, finance and planning systems
Windrush scandal showed dangers of bad data, says watchdog
NAO criticises government for tolerating and working around poor data
Cities postpone clean air zones after government delays online tool
Birmingham and Leeds blame late delivery of vehicle checker system for delay to environmental restrictions
Scottish Government needs better digital leadership says auditor
Government lacks complete picture of work and spending across Scotland’s public sector
GDS introduces algorithmic ‘related content’ links to GOV.UK
Tests show users click on automatically chosen links and make less use of search
DFID puts £20m of aid into education technology research
Eight-year EdTech Hub project with World Bank and University of Cambridge aims to build largest body of research on subject
GDS re-advertises for service design director
Service increases pay to £140,000 for role open since last September
Government to consult on Bitcoin risks
After last year’s taskforce report, a full consultation will open shortly
Emergency Services Network completion pushed back to December 2024
Motorola to receive extra £82m for further work and use of Kodiak product
Foreign Office cancels global connectivity procurement
Department opts not to award framework deal worth up to £350m after near-draw between two bidders
GDS chief Cunnington moves to new body 'promoting UK government services to the world'
International Government Service role a "fantastic opportunity to build on our achievements at GDS", Cunnington says
Home Office leads state-sector Amazon spending
Union criticises government’s £46.9m spent with supplier in 2018
East Midlands creates £250m WAN framework
Nottinghamshire County Council publishes contract notice
Ministry of Justice sets minimum security standards for AWS
Users of S3 storage warned against allowing public access, to tackle ‘leaky bucket’ risk
HMRC to open high-tech Edinburgh hub
Office for 3,000 government workers will deploy an array of smart working technology
Inspection drones and sound-bending walls secure slice of £7.8m rail innovation fund
Department for Transport announces winners of competition
GDS signs collaboration agreement with Singapore GovTech
Agencies sign memorandum of understanding to share knowledge and personnel
Report reveals massive spike in Home Office data breach reporting following GDPR
New legislation saw the department recording and reporting many more incidents
Home Office begins testing settled status app on Apple devices
Tech giant announced that next version of iOS will permit third-party access to near-field communications