NHS ‘improves accuracy’ of contact-tracing app as downloads near 20 million
Update will end ‘ghost notifications’, government claims
New tech platform to ‘transform’ vetting process for government roles
System will launch next summer and will replace troubled NSVS system
Funding boost for Scottish geospatial sector
UK and Scottish governments back project
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Johnson blames ‘mutant algorithm’ for exams debacle
Prime minister acknowledges process was ‘stressful’ for pupils
GDS reviews GOV.UK exemptions
As government’s online infrastructure becomes more sophisticated, digital agency says there is ‘less of a case’ for organisations to use alternative platforms
Ofqual hits back at statisticians as row over five-year NDA intensifies
Exam body’s chair describes non-disclosure clause as ‘normal and ethical’ while RSS chief accuses regulator of ‘desperate’ behaviour
Warning over fraudsters using government lawyers' phone number
General enquiries line of Government Legal Department is being used to perpetrate fraud
Government Commercial Function seeks to improve Whitehall procurement info with £1.5m data lake
Information resource seeks to bring in more data from a greater range of departmental sources
Recruitment begins for government chief digital officer
New position comes instead of GCDIO role that was advertised last autumn but never filled
Better call Maude – former minister drafted in to review Cabinet Office
Minister who oversaw procurement revamp and creation of GDS gets a second shot at driving Whitehall reform
MPs tell ICO to ‘stop sitting on its hands’ and act on government data-protection lapses
Cross-party group of parliamentarians issues challenge to regulator
ONS to ramp up coronavirus data-gathering
Government announces expansion of fortnightly survey
What does the Huawei ban mean for the Emergency Services Network?
The Home Office tells PublicTechnology work is on track and security risks are ‘minimal’. But onlookers remain concerned about the implications of the presence of Huawei technology in the new network for police, fire and ambulance services.
Exam algorithm to be reviewed by regulator
Computer modelling process to be examined after it emerged that Ofqual turned down help from experts that refused to sign NDA
Cabinet Office floats £2m short-term contract to address ‘weaknesses’ in data-handling
Department seeks commercial support in meeting targets set out in independent review
Hancock vows to ‘double down on huge advances’ made in NHS use of tech during coronavirus crisis
Health secretary says recent events have shown both patients and medical staff ‘want to use technology’
Cummings and Co to move into Cabinet Office hub with ‘real-time performance data’
A number of senior Downing Street figures are to be given space at the central department’s HQ at 70 Whitehall
Public testing begins on new NHS contact-tracing app
Software based on Apple and Google systems made available to Isle of Wight residents, with those in Newham to follow shortly
Scottish Government backtracks on exam grading
Pupils grades will be decided on teacher’s judgement after widespread criticism of impact of ‘deprivation algorithm’
Recruitment of government CDIO ‘still ongoing’, Cabinet Office claims
Applications for newly created perm sec-level position closed more than 10 months ago, since when updates have been scarce
Survey reveals increase in cybercrime concerns during lockdown
One in five feel more at risk
Consultation explores whether e-passport gates hamper ability to prove immigration status
Watchdog asks for submission of evidence
GDS launches passport-checking verification scheme for commercial services
Year-long pilot will include up to 11 firms
‘The civil service needs to modernise’ – departing Whitehall chief urges officials to engage with ‘substance’ of Cummings reform plans
Mark Sedwill says equipping government with ‘more expertise… is a good thing’