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Contact-tracing success rate drops
Data shows declines in the proportion of both confirmed cases and their contacts being reached by tracers
Norway suspends ‘deeply intrusive’ contact-tracing app and deletes all existing data
The country’s data-protection authority has placed a ban on the collection of information via...
DWP’s ‘serious IT challenges’ pegged as key cause of disparity in benefits system during coronavirus crisis
Chair of arm’s-length body praises government response but identifies lower payments for...
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Think cyber security before boarding the gig economy express
CyberArk's David Higgins explores the cyber risks of hiring independent contractors
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CyberArk's John Hurst looks at the true cost of GDPR breaches
Drone flights trialled in government scheme to keep supply routes open
Flights of unmanned vehicles to take place between Isle of Wight and British mainland
No.10 seeks computer scientists, software developers and 'super-talented weirdos'
Dominic Cummings seeks "true wild cards" with expertise, not "confident public school bluffers"
Ciaran Martin to leave after ‘privilege of a lifetime’ setting up NCSC
Departing chief executive of cyber security centre recognised in New Year’s Honours list
The biggest government tech stories of 2019 – part two
Completing our 2019 round-up with the rundown of the five biggest stories of the year
Lanarkshire trials video GP consultations
Patients in Scotland given option of virtual appointments via PC or mobile device
Can the GDS innovation strategy deliver a lasting legacy for government?
Government's new Innovation Strategy set out ambitious proposals to update processes, eliminate ageing kit, and embrace emerging technologies. PublicTechnology caught up with GDS innovation head Sue Bateman to find out more
Emergency Services Network completion pushed back to December 2024
Motorola to receive extra £82m for further work and use of Kodiak product
HMRC to open high-tech Edinburgh hub
Office for 3,000 government workers will deploy an array of smart working technology
DCMS looking for deputy director of IT
Department offers candidates up to £80k a year for Westminster-based position
Online VAT collection system at heart of government’s no-deal Brexit planning for Irish border
Plan would waive Northern Ireland border checks and slash tariffs if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
New online tool to cut costs of supply teaching
Education secretary warns schools not to get “ripped off” by supply teaching agencies
Balancing security and digital transformation
With the annual worldwide cost of cybercrime set to double from $3tn in 2015 to $6tn by 2021, BT offers advice on how chief information security officers can better protect their organisations
Government bans use of phrase ‘fake news’
Measures to tackle disinformation online also include new powers for ICO, and partnerships with tech firms to trial automated identification methods
Suffolk online crime reporting doubles
Website improvements and new digital telephony system contributed to rise, Constabulary says
DVLA seeks digital accessibility endorsement
Agency aims to comply with international accessibility standard Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Home Office seeks 'police and public protection tech' leader
Deputy director role set to pay up to £105k a year
Belfast seeks innovations to manage public spaces
City council and Department of Justice put £120k in funding up for grabs
DHSC publishes ambitious digital vision for healthcare
Department call matched by new NHS Digital framework on data and technology standards
Government launches firefighter safety technology contest
Entries must provide tracking technology to monitor staff inside buildings