News
IT for government and public sector
-
April 29, 2020
29
Apr'20
Coronavirus: GCHQ gets access to NHS data to beef up security
Health secretary gave GCHQ emergency powers to obtain information relating to the security of its networks and IT systems at the beginning of April, it has emerged
-
April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
NHSX on track for May launch of Covid-19 contact-tracing app but challenges remain
Leading UK scientific experts assure MPs that much-anticipated application will be ready for launch in May but concede that challenges exist on achieving meaningful uptake
-
April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
Worcestershire County Council turns to low code in coronavirus response effort
The county council of Worcestershire is using the OutSystems low-code platform to develop five apps to support internal staff and external volunteers during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
-
April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
Met Police assessing evidence of potential perjury in Post Office IT trials
Force examines information about evidence given in court by Fujitsu staff on the Horizon IT system before deciding whether to investigate further
-
April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
Scottish Tech Army seeks out IT experts to combat Covid-19
Tech workers who find themselves out of work are being asked to volunteer their time to help build digital technology to support coronavirus efforts
-
April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
Julian Assange extradition hearing postponed amid coronavirus lockdown
Julian Assange’s lawyers say they have been unable to communicate or share legal documents with the WikiLeaks founder to enable them to prepare a defence in time for a planned extradition hearing in May
-
April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
UK tech companies launch online safety body
Online Safety Tech Industry Association unites 14 technology companies to drive conversation and policy around online safeguarding
-
April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
GP Connect to enable patient information sharing in Covid-19 outbreak
Past and present medical details will be shared across primary care during the emergency period
-
April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
IR35 off-payroll rules have ‘never worked satisfactorily’, rules Finance Bill Sub-Committee
An inquiry into the government’s plans to extend the IR35 reforms to the private sector concludes that the roll-out should be delayed because the entire off-payroll legislation is flawed and in need of a revamp
-
April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Coronavirus: UK schools will get tech support from Google and Microsoft
Government hires tech giants to provide remote working resources to children while schools are closed
-
April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Dutch Covid-19 tracking app stirs national debate
Privacy concerns raised over mobile app to help track and control the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands
-
April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
How likely are IT service providers to offer discounts in an unprecedented global recession?
As the global economy slows, businesses are trying to cut costs, with IT services one of the first stops – but what are the chances of a happy outcome?
-
April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Government urges parents to keep children safe during lockdown
The UK government has published more guidance for parents in an attempt to limit children's exposure to cyber bullying and disinformation during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
-
April 22, 2020
22
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Banking and mobile sectors collaborate to stop text scams
Initiative aims to protect 50 genuine brands and government organisations from being impersonated by cyber criminals
-
April 22, 2020
22
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Swedish college implements digital plans early
Work done by a Swedish medical school over the past few years to prepare digital education options is paying off as lockdown forces it to close physical classrooms