‘Cyberattackers are doing the same things over and over – and too often getting through’
National Cyber Security Centre chief celebrates achievements of past year but stresses work still to be done
DIT sets aside £2m to fund crack data-science policy squad
Department looks to bring in specialist team
Minister clarifies death-penalty clause in UK-US data-sharing agreement
Government will be able to decide ‘on a case-by-case’ basis whether to grant permission for UK...
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DHSC indicates that more than a million machines are still on the decade-old operating system
Essex Police to create £500k data-analytics platform
Platform to be used by officers and civilians
Money and Pensions Service plans £1.5m digital overhaul
Newly merged arm’s-length body looks to implement integrated platform
Home Office holds firm on digital-only status for EU Settlement Scheme
Government response to select committee report opposes MPs’ recommendation to issue physical documents
UK-US data transfers will remain protected by Privacy Shield after Brexit, minister claims
Baroness Blackwood indicates that government has ‘made arrangements’ with the US
ONS issues call for industry housing data
Statistics agency outlines desire to form partnerships with third parties
Government shelves plan for targeted pay hike for senior digital professionals
Cabinet Office minister David Lidington reveals that government will not carve out allowance for new pay rate for certain important roles
HMRC annual report shows online growth but acknowledges Brexit peril
More people are accessing more online services, department claims, but 'large amount of uncertainty' remains around Brexit
DWP sticks with US giant FICO for £5m digital debt platform
US-based credit-score provider retains contract to department’s debt-management system
Government issues call for evidence on digital identity
Cabinet Office and DCMS seek input on key questions, including the respective roles that should be played by government and industry
MPs call for UK Statistics Authority to be split in two
PACAC finds department’s role as both regulator and provider of data has ‘compromised’ its work
UK Visas and Immigration works with supplier VFS to fix ‘issues’ with digital system
Minister says government is working to improve monitoring of external systems
Government urged to take action on data literacy
Non-profit the Open Knowledge Foundation flags need for more skills and access to data
Government changes risk-management model for major suppliers in light of Carillion collapse
No more RAG ratings as centralised risk registers replaced with individual memoranda of understanding with each company
West Midlands Police gets £5m to continue predictive analytics trials
Home Office provides more funding to controversial project using data to assess people’s risk of criminality
ICO consults on new data-sharing guidance
Data watchdog asks for feedback on revamped code of practice
Review of civil service business cases to look at how ‘organisations can join up more effectively’
GDS innovation chief says process should encourage the development of ‘shared aims and objectives’
Liverpool seeks guidance on citywide fibre network
City seeks advice on possible options for construction and ownership of connectivity infrastructure
NHS still running 2,300 PCs on Windows XP
Shadow Cabinet Office minister criticises government’s track record on cybersecurity