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Features

14 Minutes
Features Society and welfare

Identity politics: What do we know so far about government’s digital ID plans?

Sam Trendall December 30, 2025
The national system is one of the most significant, and controversial, digital projects ever embarked upon by government. Amid the conjecture and criticism,  PublicTechnology examines what we know so far. […]...
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Opinion

4 Minutes
Education and skills Opinion

What public sector digital and data leaders can learn from counselling therapy

October 15, 2025

Fear vs cheer: Can we ever strike the right tone on cyber?

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