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London NHS trusts launch major framework for health and social care apps
Collective of trusts and CCGs seeks programs across five core health areas
Home secretary signs agreement for access to US tech firms’ data
Agreement will also see US agencies permitted to requisition data from UK telcos
GDS signs ‘robust’ data-sharing agreements with three quarters of departments
Organisation is working through ‘some points of detail’ with four that are yet to sign
MoD agency explores ‘novel security features’ for banknotes
Government seeks input on possible new methods of protecting currency
‘It isn’t the Terminator’ – how AI is helping the NHS share data
Hear, in this brief extract from our AI Week webinar discussion, how the NHS is using automation to help overcome fears about data security
Highlands businesses offered funding and support on AI and robotics
Scottish Government entity launches technology and innovation programme for firms in the region
Government says ‘lack of mandate’ contributed to muted Verify uptake
Official response to select committee agrees with finding that ‘GDS’s inability to get buy-in from departments ultimately led to Verify’s failure’
Scotland to implement digital evidence-sharing system
Government commences procurement process for technology tool
Parliament plans two-year programme to boost ‘cyber capability’
Scheme will look to build and maintain skills
Government reviews grant awarded to cyber firm founded by PM’s friend
Minister suggests that ‘match-funding’ condition was waived in award process, but says review of procedure ‘will not be the department marking its own homework’
Government consults on future UK-EU cyber relations
European certification scheme recently came into effect
HMRC seeks a Head of Cyber Security Operations
New post holder will be part of the Cyber Security Officer’s senior leadership team
Tech firms should join a coalition of the willing to support interoperability for police IT
Jessica Russell of techUK believes increased collaboration between the emergency services and technology partners could deliver improved public-safety outcomes
All major UK airports to install 3D screening by 2023
New technology could eradicate need to remove liquids from hand luggage
ICO probes King’s Cross facial recognition
Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham says her office is launching an investigation into use of technology on privately owned development
‘Huge data breach’ in security platform used by police
Biostar 2 data leak compromises millions of sensitive data records but UK public sector users yet to detect any ill effects
MoD offers £145k apiece for digital director duo
Department seeks leaders in the areas of digital enablement and cyber risk
MoJ plans £250k cybersecurity review
Department looks to cultivate ‘modern security stack’
NHS taps Accenture for £40m perimeter security deal
Consulting giant to provide services including firewalls and data-loss prevention
Government launches £2m fund for driverless cybersecurity testing
Grants of up to £400,000 available
CCS goes live with £5bn Network Services 2 framework despite three missing lots
The last three of the deal's planned 13 sections will be awarded when CCS 'is in a position to do so'