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Shadow industrial strategy minister Chi Onwurah claims much more needs to be done to ensure the internet of things is safe

The annual report from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority shows government tech programmes of work are a mixed bag

ICO investigating tax agency after investigation by advocacy group Big Brother Watch 

Data-protection watchdog ‘making enquiries’ after Conservative Gordon Henderson publishes names and partial addresses of local residents who sent him a letter

The cautionary tale of the Leicestershire teenager who hacked high-ranking officials of NATO allies shows the need for improved password security

Command vision document strikes a more confrontational tone

New 20-person team to become centre of excellence for understanding and combating gang-related online activity

Cambridge Analytica revelations show need for ‘better monitoring’ of data-protection measures

Deputy director role comes with a remit to lead law-enforcement’s response to cybercrime

With new internet-safety legislation due later this year, respondents to a government consultation have urged the creation of a dedicated regulator with the power to punish

Police defends technology’s deployment as ICO increases scrutiny and campaign group calls for immediate cessation of use

Centralised facility will allow forces to acquire security services while offering a nationwide view of the threat landscape

Gavin Williamson wants technologists and journalists to sign up to help fight against the ‘age of disinformation’ 

Paul Heath of McAfee believes Scottish NHS bodies could show lead the way in adopting a new form of purchasing

Countries also sign cyber cooperation pledge

Supplier sought for project to develop NELSON tool

UK National Cyber Security Centre teams up with FBI and others to issue advice in light of malicious exploits targeting network hardware – including consumer routers

Cybersecurity unit director reveals how US intelligence agency is working to spread best practice by promoting openness and collaboration

Local police will also receive funding for training and the establishment of dedicated online crime units

Culture secretary talks to executives from embattled internet firm in London in 'robust but constructive' meeting

The technical director of the National Cyber Security Centre tells PublicTechnology about the organisation’s achievements so far, and what it is doing to prepare for an inevitable cyber emergency