The UK’s data watchdog has created a range of resources to help public-sector organisations comply with their transparency obligations, according to the ICO’s Deborah Clark

In this piece for PublicTechnology, head of strategy and standards Ben Tate provides an update on the digital unit's work to transform the most important citizen services

Information commissioner John Edwards discusses the impact of the watchdog’s new approach to working with the public sector – which focuses on improvements, rather than penalties

Assuring data, and investing in the infrastructure that supports it, is crucially important, including to Sir Nigel Shadbolt of the Open Data Institute

Samaira Uddin of GDS discusses how civil servants can be an allies and advocates for their disabled co-workers

Leaders from two of government’s core digital and data units – the CDDO and CDEI – introduce new guidelines intended to promote transparency in the public sector’s use of algorithms

Gathering and analysing information can help institutions promote engagement and wellbeing, according to Alex Chapman of Middlesex University

In light of plans to overhaul USA.gov, YuJune Park of Parsons School of Design explains the revamp must put citizens first

Various vulnerable groups are among those at risk of lacking the connectivity or skills to engage with public services, according to Graham Cutting of Cantium

A pipeline of both technical and commercial skills, and proper consideration of the ethical implications is needed to ensure organisations are not left behind, according to Laura Foster of techUK

Data analytics is key to ensuring that students continue to progress throughout their studies, according to Helen Higson of Aston Business School

The government’s upcoming review should consider ways to increase the country’s computing capacity, believes Laura Foster of techUK

SMEs and other providers should embrace the new mandates for IT firms to demonstrate social value, according to Alex Jackson of dxw

New forms of infrastructure can help improve public services, according to Sophie James of techUK

Better use of information is crucial to improving people’s experiences with justice agencies and reducing recidivism, according to Georgie Henley of techUK

Despite the best efforts of some ministers, the profound changes brought about by the pandemic still offer a singular opportunity to radically rethink how the civil service operates. Dods Research asked more than 200 officials for their thoughts.

The industry needs to focus on building equitable products and workplaces rooted in inclusivity and belonging this International Women’s Day, according to Nimmi Patel from techUK

The challenges and achievements of the pandemic have shown that tech innovation is the only way forward for the health and social care system, according to Leontina Postelnicu of techUK

As the country emerges from the challenges of the pandemic, ministers and officials have a chance to build on the digital successes of the last two years, according to Julian David

Many freelancers may not even be aware they are breaking the law, warns Mary Aiston of HMRC

With many around the country receiving technological gifts, experts from government anti-espionage unit UK NACE explain why smartphones are the ‘perfect eavesdropping devices’