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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...
Government urged to take action on data literacy
Non-profit the Open Knowledge Foundation flags need for more skills and access to data
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ICO consults on new data-sharing guidance
Data watchdog asks for feedback on revamped code of practice
Law Commission to recommend legal reforms for online harassment
Statutory body asked to conduct a secondary review of internet abuse law
GDS agrees partnership with Polish counterpart
GovTech Polska signs MoU with UK digital agency
MPs call for ‘urgent legislation’ to combat online meddling in elections
DCMS Committee criticises recent Online White Paper for its ‘scant focus’ on online election interference
ICO strategy focuses on public awareness and FOI reform
Regulator publishes Openness by Design three-year plan
Law to make electric vehicles noisier comes into effect
Legislation is designed to improve safety, particularly for visually impaired pedestrians
Coventry University looks to go global with online learning
Institution looks to award £3m contract to expand technological offering
US ambassador warns UK of Huawei 5G risk
Woody Johnson compares the use of the vendor’s equipment to ‘letting a kleptomaniac into your house’
Government to trial scheme to record citizens’ internet connections
Ability to compel telecoms firms to gather data was introduced in Investigatory Powers Act
Gould ends NHSX programmes to focus on standards and platforms
New chief executive Matthew Gould wants ‘thin’ central NHS technology organisation
Ministry of Justice works on digital probate delays
More staff and further improvements to digital service aim to cut waiting times
Windrush scandal showed dangers of bad data, says watchdog
NAO criticises government for tolerating and working around poor data
Cities postpone clean air zones after government delays online tool
Birmingham and Leeds blame late delivery of vehicle checker system for delay to environmental restrictions
Government to consult on Bitcoin risks
After last year’s taskforce report, a full consultation will open shortly
Ministry of Justice sets minimum security standards for AWS
Users of S3 storage warned against allowing public access, to tackle ‘leaky bucket’ risk
National Data Strategy issues call for evidence
Input sought across various areas related to how data could benefit people, government and the economy
Interview: HMRC digital chief Jacky Wright on insourcing, inclusivity, and the ‘teething pains’ of transformation
PublicTechnology talks to the departmental CDIO about her work to transform the working practices and service delivery of the UK tax authority, and why improving diversity starts with leaders who are self-aware
Innovation Strategy pledges cross-government plan to ‘tackle legacy technology’
Other initiatives unveiled in hotly anticipated strategy include pledge to send more civil servants on private-sector secondment
HMRC expands Stratford office to keep more IT staff in London
Perm sec Thompson reveals that more techies are needed in the capital in light of increased Brexit workload
Single-magistrate case lists to be published online
Government claims move will improve transparency
DfE team to monitor impact of AI
Department sets up ‘horizon-scanning’ group to keep an eye on new technology