Public bodies tighten restrictions on TikTok
App is now formally banned from Scottish Government devices and can no longer be accessed on Westminster network
Scottish parliamentarians ‘strongly advised’ to ditch TikTok
MSPs are issued with advice following consultation with National Cyber Security Centre
Phone-bots and social-media alerts – Cabinet Office unveils £1bn plan for tech-powered efficiency savings
Specialist unit for assessing spending decisions awards £500k to support central department in...
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Brexit-prepping council looks to stock up on IT basics
Worcestershire issues £20,000 tender in bid to head off potential impact
New law allows government to fine networks flouting Huawei ban £100,000 a day
Ofcom will be given additional powers under new legislation
‘No later than 2025’ – Emergency Services Network faces further delays and cost rises
Minister admits new infrastructure could take another three years and £1bn-plus to reach fruition
Scotland promotes free town-centre WiFi
New toolkit launched for towns across the country
Government to create ‘trust framework’ of standards for digital identities
Minister says input will be welcomed from all stakeholders
University backs creation of pothole-busting robot
Spin-out Robotiz3d received investment to develop technology
NHS Covid app issue saw users only notified when exposed to virus five times longer than planned – report
An update that intended to alert users spending only a few minutes in proximity to a highly infectious person never took effect
Government to track smartphone location data to study impact of lockdowns
Cabinet Office awards £300k short-term deal to tech specialist
Police to offer citizens ability to provide live stream of incidents
Three forces seek service that would allow officers to access a live feed from a device owned by a member of the public
DWP to trial digital system for issuing National Insurance numbers
Service will be made available to small number of applicants
Contact-tracing app downloads top 10 million
Government claims almost half a million businesses have printed QR-code posters
Government appoints task force to help mitigate impact of Huawei ban via ‘diversification’ of telecoms market
A selection of telecoms executives and academics will help deliver a strategy to be published later this year
Scotland to create ten 5G hubs
Scottish Government supports network of connectivity sites with £4m funding
Hancock hails ‘defining moment’ in virus response as NHS contact-tracing app to launch nationwide this month
Businesses urged to prepare for 24 September
Parliamentary officials warned of cyberthreat from Extinction Rebellion
Civil servants working on select committees were given security advice in expectation of possible attack
Government takes aim at 5G conspiracy theories with guide to ‘safety and benefits’
Local councils encouraged to share guidance
Driving test website brought to a standstill by heavy traffic
Newly reopened service encounters technical difficulties after seven million attempts to book a test within 12 hours
Scotland commits £15m to help low-income households get online
More than 20,000 families could benefit from extension of programme
Met Police leader laments ‘trial by social media’ after criticism of Labour MP traffic stop
Deputy commissioner condemns ‘damaging’ abuse against both officers and Dawn Butler
Court finds police use of facial recognition unlawful
Appeal court rules in favour of privacy campaigners