IT for government and public sector
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Feature
27 Aug 2024
Computer simulations show Swedish fusion initiative could have global impact
The only nuclear fusion initiative in the Nordics, Novatron, believes it has a lot to offer on the global scale Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
20 Aug 2024
Helsinki braced for elevated cyber attacks
The City of Helsinki is increasing its collaboration with cyber security and crime investigators following a major attack on its systems Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jul 2020
The UK government’s weaponization of data analytics
Data analytics seems to have emerged as a cure-all for the current Conservative government. Indeed, it is being positioned as a critical element in the wider revolution of Whitehall that Dominic ... Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
14 Jul 2020
European court to decide legality of EU-US data sharing in dispute between Schrems and Facebook
A ruling by the European Court of Justice will have ramifications for hundreds of thousands of companies that share data with the US. The case aims to balance US surveillance laws with the rights of EU citizens to keep their data private Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jul 2020
Government pumps more than £100m into border IT systems
HMRC will get more than £100m for border IT systems as part of a £705m government funding package for infrastructure, jobs and technology post-Brexit Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2020
Subpostmasters hit funding target to prevent government from burying IT scandal
The government is set to face scrutiny over its involvement in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in modern UK history Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Jul 2020
Universal Credit still struggles with digital issues, says NAO
The cost of rolling out Universal Credit continues to rise, while only 20% of new claimants attempt to verify their identity online and digital skills remain an issue, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
NHS North West London boosts analytics use during Covid-19 outbreak
A collaboration of NHS hospitals and health organisations in London is enhancing the use of data to improve their response to coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
NHS trust uses case management software to deliver time savings
To deal with inefficient and unreliable processes, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust has implemented a case management system specifically designed for HR practitioners Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Jul 2020
Clearview AI faces ICO investigation over facial recognition
Controversial company that scraped data from the public internet to build its facial recognition algorithm faces a joint UK-Australian investigation into its practices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
09 Jul 2020
The pandemic has made UK government rethink its relationship with data
Data has been essential to fighting the coronavirus outbreak, and the forthcoming National Data Strategy promises to place data at the heart of the UK's economic recovery Continue Reading
By- Oliver Dowden, HM Government
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E-Zine
09 Jul 2020
CW Middle East: Facing up to coronavirus
The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic – and technology is helping to lead the fight. Also read why the the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sees its flagship digital project in high demand, and how the coronavirus has spurred the use of financial technology in Bahrain. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Matt Hancock encourages private sector involvement in post-pandemic NHS technology
Health secretary Matt Hancock has outlined how the NHS will continue to leverage digital technologies with the help of the private sector after the Covid-19 pandemic ends Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Jul 2020
Political awareness needed to ethically handle migration data, panel claims
Understanding the political, social and economic relationships between different groups in society is needed to ensure location data is not used in ways that further endanger already vulnerable people on the move Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Jul 2020
Post Office scandal victims have days to raise thousands of pounds or perpetrators go scot-free
Victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal need to raise thousands of pounds in a week or those responsible for their suffering will avoid scrutiny Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
07 Jul 2020
Auditing for algorithmic discrimination
Despite the abundance of decision-making algorithms with social impacts, many companies are not conducting specific audits for bias and discrimination that can help mitigate their potentially negative consequences Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
06 Jul 2020
It’s time to party! Yet another government digital identity scheme is on the way
On 14 March 2021, we will mark the tenth anniversary of the official approval for the development of a single government-wide digital identity system. Save the date in your diaries. Intended to ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
03 Jul 2020
Green tech needed for post-Covid economic recovery
Green technology investments could help society recover from the coronavirus – and prepare it for the long-term negative social and economic outcomes of climate change Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
03 Jul 2020
GDS 'under duress' - is there a row going on down near Whitechapel?
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has taken its fair share of criticism in recent years – including from Computer Weekly - and much of it justified. But there’s little doubt the team at GDS HQ ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
03 Jul 2020
DWP publishes digital delivery results and cost of IT blunders
DWP released a number of updates of its digital transformation work including several initiatives relating to the Covid-19 outbreak, and reported more than £10m sunk in failed IT projects Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jul 2020
Why a shared channel experience will meet user needs at DWP Digital
The Department for Work and Pensions outlines the approach it is taking to developing user-focused digital services Continue Reading
By- Cheryl Stevens, DWP Digital
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News
02 Jul 2020
Loan charge MPs denied House of Commons vote on Finance Bill policy amendments
Despite securing the support of 50 named MPs, an amendment to the forthcoming Finance Bill that could have seen thousands of people fall out of scope of the Loan Charge policy has been denied Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
02 Jul 2020
Cops take out encrypted comms to disrupt organised crime
The UK’s National Crime Agency, alongside other law enforcement agencies in France and the Netherlands, have busted illicit arms and drugs rings after disabling an encrypted comms platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jul 2020
Police secrecy over ‘IMSI-catcher’ mass surveillance of mobile phones
Following a tribunal ruling, constabularies in England and Wales can refuse to confirm or deny whether they use mass surveillance devices, known as IMSI-catchers to monitor people’s location, phone calls and text messages Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2020
Civil and family courts to get video platform for remote hearings
Video platform that has been used in magistrates’ and crown courts during the coronavirus pandemic will be extended to civil and family courts Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2020
CMA calls on government to revamp regulations for tech giants
Competition regulator says current laws are not fit for purpose and wants a new, ‘pro-competition regulatory regime’ that the likes of Google and Facebook must abide by Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
Equity in STEM education more important than ever, says Parliamentary group
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM suggests recommendations for increasing equity in education after stating coronavirus makes diversity increasingly important Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
01 Jul 2020
UK government announces Office for Talent
The Office for Talent is part of a research and development roadmap, which includes an innovation programme to accelerate innovation in government Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
Lenovo, top-of-the-world Chinese supercomputer supplier, sweeps all markets
Supercomputers are not just about computing power, they are a symbol of political ambition. Chinese supercomputer supplier Lenovo is now the dominant supplier across the world Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Australia to invest a record A$1.35bn in cyber security
The Australian government is making its largest ever investment in cyber security over the next decade to identify cyber threats, disrupt foreign cyber criminals and build new capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
30 Jun 2020
HMRC and Treasury accused of ‘direct interference’ in independent loan charge review
Loan Charge All-Party Parliamentary Group report pours scorn on claims that December 2019 review of government’s disguised renumeration policy was conducted independently Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Jun 2020
Government expands Future Fund eligibility criteria
The Future Fund will now be accessible to startups that have previously taken part in accelerator programmes, but early-stage firms continue to struggle Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
29 Jun 2020
MPs urged to back Finance Bill amendments to loan charge policy
Loan Charge Action Group urges its members to ask their MPs to support an amendment to the controversial loan charge policy that could see more people fall outside its scope Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Jun 2020
Lawyers learn of fresh US allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from press reports
The US has filed an updated indictment against Julian Assange alleging that he conspired with hacking groups to obtain information for WikiLeaks. Defence and prosecution lawyers learned about it from press reports Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jun 2020
MPs to examine fairness of private prosecutions in light of Post Office IT scandal
Parliamentary Justice Committee to hold short inquiry into the rules and regulations surrounding private organisations’ ability to initiate criminal proceedings Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Jun 2020
Lords urge government to take immediate action on online harms
Select committee calls for tech giants to be held responsible for the harm done to individuals, wider society and democratic processes through online misinformation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
29 Jun 2020
UKCloud signs MoU with CCS to provide public sector with discounted cloud pricing
Public sector-focused IaaS firm UKCloud has become the latest supplier to sign a discounted pricing deal with the UK government Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
26 Jun 2020
CBI: Government must take steps to drive SME business innovation
The coronavirus pandemic has shown how much can be achieved in a short period with a strong partnership between government and industry – and this needs to continue Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Jun 2020
NHSX seeks evolution of digital transformation capabilities
New approaches and team structures could be tested as a result of learnings from the work around Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Former Post Office CEO and Fujitsu play the blame game in Horizon IT scandal
Post Office and Fujitsu blame each other for many of the failings in the Horizon IT scandal that wrecked lives Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Jun 2020
CBI: UK needs an immigration and training rethink
For the UK to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, vast swathes of the population will need retraining – and overseas IT specialists will also be needed Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Jun 2020
CBI: Digital economy needs joined-up regulations and gigabit broadband
The coronavirus pandemic has shown the need for fast, reliable networking across the UK. The CBI is urging the government to do more Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Jun 2020
HMRC yet to begin building UK border IT system
The UK government has still not built its Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) IT system, despite the end of the Brexit transition period looming, while the Port of Dover’s head of EU exit proposes just licensing the French IT system instead Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
Firm that investigated controversial Post Office IT system to support criminal conviction appeals
Second Sight is working with law firm in appeals by subpostmasters against criminal convictions in Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Jun 2020
IT services giant gives staff time out to volunteer for police clients
IT services company CGI responds to Met Police call by offering its staff the opportunity to take 11 days paid leave to volunteer their time Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Jun 2020
SoftIron aims at data too valuable for commodity storage
UK array maker hopes to be the storage provider of choice for those that really value their data, with highly optimised Ceph-powered hardware aimed at HPC users and enterprises Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
22 Jun 2020
Government to publish digital strategy this autumn
Strategy will set out how to increase tech-led economic growth and productivity after the Covid-19 pandemic, says digital secretary Oliver Dowden Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
Immigrants’ rights campaigners take Home Office to court over visa algorithm
Campaigners claim built-in algorithmic bias makes processing of visa applications ‘discriminatory’ Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
East Coast Main Line to get £350m digital signalling boost
Government accelerates the roll-out of electronic signalling, pumping £350m into a digital signalling system on the East Coast Mainline Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
Care Quality Commission to discuss concerns over Paula Vennells’ NHS role
Healthcare regulator will be discussing concerns about former NHS boss chairing an NHS trust at an upcoming meeting Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Jun 2020
Post Office Horizon scandal victims keep pressure on government’s doorstep
Subpostmasters fighting for justice in IT scandal are pressuring government on numerous fronts, as momentum is regained after reduced activity due to Covid-19 lockdown Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Jun 2020
Technology firms come under scrutiny for ties to law enforcement
Three major technology companies have committed to not selling facial-recognition tech to law enforcement, but remain silent on how other technologies can be used to fuel racial injustice and discriminatory policing Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Jun 2020
AI bias and privacy issues require more than clever tech
The new AI Barometer report from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation has assessed the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence in the UK Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Jun 2020
Facebook allows US users to disable political ads
Users of the social media platform will soon be able to opt out of seeing politically motivated posts Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
US pulls out of talks with Europe for global digital tax
Despite the US’s resistance to an international digital services tax, the UK and other European countries plan to continue pushing for a global solution to taxing technology giants Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
18 Jun 2020
Data protection watchdog calls for controls on police mobile phone stop-and-searches
Information commissioner wants new safeguards on the use of police powers to download sensitive personal data from the mobile phones of suspects and crime victims Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jun 2020
EU-backed bid to build data preservation cloud for European research community gathers pace
The Archiver project, which aims to create a hybrid cloud-based data preservation environment for scientific researchers across Europe, has named the ICT suppliers in the running to deliver on its vision Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
18 Jun 2020
Survey finds 30% of people let down by public-sector tech during pandemic
ThoughtWorks research highlights problems around remote schooling, local government and GP services Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
Nordic business is leading open banking charge in Europe
Nordic region has the right ingredients to prove open banking can benefit consumers, businesses and the economy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Jun 2020
Amnesty identifies most privacy-invasive Covid-19 contact-tracing apps
Bahrain’s ‘BeAware Bahrain’, Kuwait’s ‘Shlonik’ and Norway’s ‘Smittestopp’ are the most privacy-invasive contact-tracing apps, reveals Amnesty International study Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Select committee chair demands sharper teeth for review of Post Office IT scandal
Call for government review of Post Office Horizon scandal to have the power to force individuals to give evidence under oath Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jun 2020
NHS Digital seeks suppliers for Covid-19 testing service
The NHS Digital tender aims to find a partner to handle the development, delivery and running of the coronavirus testing service Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Government publishes geospatial data strategy to capitalise on location data
National Geospatial Strategy will develop the country’s location data framework over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
16 Jun 2020
Norway’s contact-tracing app suspended over privacy concerns
Norway has been given until 23 June to justify the location tracking of citizens who download its contract-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Laura Middag Alvarez & Bill Goodwin
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16 Jun 2020
6G, European internet, censorship: EU Parliament sets out vision for digital services
Research outlines trends for the coming decade and an action plan with some controversial recommendations to inform the decisions of policymakers around the upcoming Digital Services Act. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
UK quantum technology projects get a £70m boost
Government is funding 38 projects, one-third of which are focused on quantum computing Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
15 Jun 2020
Why UK needs independent oversight body for contact-tracing app
The public needs and deserves clarity, and not just assurances, over the UK’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Dan Cooper
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News
15 Jun 2020
Northern Ireland invests £1.7m in online learning
Package of online skills interventions aimed at people who have been affected by the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
Blow to government review of Post Office scandal as key forensic accountants refuse to support it
The government’s proposed review of the Post Office IT scandal has received a further setback as forensic accountants join subpostmasters in refusing to back it Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Jun 2020
NHS email service users ensnared in phishing attack
More than 100 accounts on the NHSmail service were affected by attack, but health service says no patient data was accessed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jun 2020
UK to boost data science efforts in citizen services
Government Digital Service launches Data Labs to enhance services with tools such as artificial intelligence and natural language processing Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
UN secretary general calls for global digital cooperation
Antonio Guterres launches roadmap for digital cooperation and calls for world leaders to come together to “connect, respect and protect people in the digital age” Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
Subpostmasters will not cooperate with government review into IT scandal
A group of subpostmasters who suffered at the hands of the Post Office’s error-prone IT system refuse to participate in a government review into the scandal, describing it as a sham Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Jun 2020
Tech firms respond to Nordic government calls
Nordic firms are working with tech suppliers to help them get back up and running after Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
11 Jun 2020
Government lays out future trade plan for UK tech
Measures aim to create jobs and increase technology exports, as well as encouraging international investments into the UK Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
Data insights will define post-coronavirus city planning
Who would have imagined that in 2020, the majority of people would work remotely and buy online? Cities are going to have to change how they are set up Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Jun 2020
Anger as government launches ‘pathetic’ and ‘pointless’ review of Horizon scandal
The government has been accused of launching a review that fails in getting to the bottom of one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Jun 2020
IBM divests from facial-recognition market
IBM’s CEO writes to US congress about decision to stop using and selling facial-recognition technology, and says we should re-evaluate whether it should be sold to law enforcement agencies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
UK tech professionals feel impact of lockdown easing
Mental health concerns increase, with a possible negative effect on the quality of work, as companies get ready to return to the office, study shows Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
CogX 2020: Matt Hancock on tech during Covid-19
Health secretary Matt Hancock says technology companies have been vital in dealing with the pandemic, and praises UK for testing more people “than almost anywhere in the world.” Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
CogX 2020: Rethinking technological innovation
Innovation processes and relationships must be fundamentally restructured to bring in more stakeholders, and spread the benefits of technological change as far as possible Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
Virtual GP practice accidentally exposes patient video calls
A small number of users of Babylon’s GP at Hand service were briefly able to view other patients’ video GP consultations thanks to a bug in a new software feature Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
6G, European internet, censorship: EU Parliament sets out vision for digital services
Research outlines trends for the coming decade and an action plan with some controversial recommendations to inform the decisions of policymakers around the upcoming Digital Services Act Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jun 2020
Meet the Identity and Attributes Exchange – GDS’s future for digital identity after Verify
As the Government Digital Service (GDS) prepares for the winding down of its Gov.uk Verify service, its future plans for digital identity are becoming a little clearer. In recent weeks, GDS has ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
09 Jun 2020
Covid-19 global co-ordination is off the mark, Tony Blair tells CogX
Former UK prime minister, now head of a global institute that advises governments, tells CogX attendees that global co-ordination to combat Covid-19 is far from where it needs to be Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
09 Jun 2020
Government publishes artificial intelligence procurement guidance
A document has been published outlining the challenges for public sector buyers as well as best practices on procuring AI technology Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Select committees to continue with Zoom virtual meetings until September
Although MPs have returned to Parliament, House of Commons select committees will continue with virtual meetings until 17 September Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2020
NHS Covid-19 datastore contracts published under pressure from privacy groups
The government has published the contracts with Palantir, Faculty, Microsoft and Google for the controversial NHS datastore ahead of court proceedings initiated by civil liberties organisation OpenDemocracy Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
05 Jun 2020
Police chiefs working with Public Health England on contact-tracing security
Police force representatives are in talks with Public Health England over operational security concerns arising from the NHS Test and Trace coronavirus contact-tracing scheme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jun 2020
London Tech Week to go ahead through Zoom
London Tech week will go ahead next week, with the tech industry attending through Zoom Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jun 2020
Ministry of Defence forms new cyber security regiment
The 13th Signal Regiment brings together personnel from across the armed forces to provide specialist security services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
Dutch organisations invest heavily in compliance – but in vain
Despite the fact that companies in the Netherlands have invested heavily to comply with GDPR legislation introduced two years ago, 90% of them are still discovering fundamental weaknesses in their IT environment Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
04 Jun 2020
Government evades being pinned to a date for online harms legislation
MPs challenge government on online harms bill timetable, but have to settle for “clear assurances” that it will brought to parliament before the end of the session Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
OVHcloud brings healthcare-focused private cloud offering to UK market
French infrastructure-as-a-service provider OVHcloud is making its sector-specific portfolio of private cloud and bare metal services available to UK-based healthcare providers Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
04 Jun 2020
MPs' investigation into Post Office Horizon IT scandal bares teeth
Select committee chair writes to former Post Office CEO demanding answers over her role in IT scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Jun 2020
Security procurement framework goes live for NHS and public sector
Cyber Security Services Framework, developed by NHS Shared Business Services, has formally launched Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jun 2020
CCRC sends 47 subpostmaster miscarriages of justice for appeal, asks for prosecution powers review
The Criminal Cases Review Commission sends 47 more subpostmaster cases to Court of Appeal and asks government to review private prosecution powers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jun 2020
Government departments could cut payment costs through API deal
The UK government adds fintech to its approved procurement list which promises to cut the costs of receiving payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jun 2020
Hull supercomputer helps fight Covid-19
University’s Viper supercomputer team join forces with Sheffield-based HPC specialist in global distributed computing project focused on the coronavirus Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2020
NIS security regulations proving effective, but more work to do
The UK’s NIS cyber security and risk regulations are proving somewhat effective, according to a government report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jun 2020
Subpostmasters to force scrutiny of government’s role in Post Office IT scandal
The government's role in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal could soon be put under the microscope as subpostmasters take their complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Jun 2020
Employees must be consulted on technologies monitoring the return to work
Experts say the workforce must be ‘in the room’ and given a meaningful say about technologies introduced to monitor their return to work following the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor