EXCL: DSIT mothballs AI tools and pauses digital procurement strategy in ‘strategic changes’ to delivery plans
Documents indicate that reprioritisation of plans is intended to enable focus on the key issue
UK Biobank data breach dubbed ‘deeply concerning’
Research charity sets out action plan to tighten up access to files on its database
Cyber techniques being used to ‘support the repression of British individuals on our streets’, NCSC head warns
At the annual gathering held by the specialised tech intelligence agency, chief executive Richard Horne
Police body looks for £15m partner to support forces’ plans to test and deploy AI tools
Market-engagement notice flags potential £15m opportunity to assist chiefs with the creation of Police.AI, which
Home Office signs £90m duo of deals for QA and testing
Department signs two contracts with major provider of tech personnel to public bodies, which will
MoD ‘has long recognised risks’ of fitness apps and will issue guidance where necessary
Newspaper reports claim that hundreds of personnel, ranging from troops to senior officers, have unwittingly
HMRC signs £1.5m digital deal for new expenses service for PAYE taxpayers
As the department works on a major new suite of services for those whose income
Minister: ‘There are no circumstances in which the government will sell the public’s digital ID data to private companies’
Questions and controversy surrounding the major tech scheme show no signs of abating, but ministerial
EU claims new verification app offers ‘powerful tool to protect children’
As the UK consults on possible steps to improve digital safety for children and young
AI age estimation has been tested on 2.5m pics and shown signs of ‘workable results’ at pace, minister claims
Authorities are considering various ‘promising scientific and technological methods’ to support the immigration system, with
Capita offers to foot bill for extra staff working on Whitehall pensions crisis
Public money has helped deploy ‘surge staff’, but a leader from the tech firm has
DVLA reveals AI-powered automated contact centre agent has cut call times significantly
The government body that manages vehicle licensing has revealed that hundreds of thousands of callers
DWP’s £300m Pensions Dashboard scheme commissions security review ahead of provider connections
With the deadline for employer and other private schemes to connect to government infrastructure now
One Login: GDS to create ‘easily digestible version’ of privacy impact report
While the government service, which began operating almost five years ago, has conducted a Data
Government sheds light on sharing of personal finance data ‘to distinguish between financial hardship and deliberate non-payment’
The use of information will support a new approach to repayment of debts owed to
DSIT seeks candidates to join job-share for Space Agency top job
Government entity responsible for leading national policy and delivery of programmes related to space travel
Seven AI firms receive support via new government tech venture capital unit
DSIT team, which will use the muscle of the state to provide funding and other
DWP sees apprentice numbers halve in past three years – but cites continued focus on digital
Figures show a decline in each of the past three years, but minister says that,