ICO examines use of personal data in government anti-disinformation work
Data watchdog says it will be asking questions of departments following ‘information that has now come to light’
Major ‘productivity review’ to look for public sector tech opportunities
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt launches scrutiny exercise
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Scottish data chief: ‘Collective intelligence fosters the wisdom of crowds – instead of the madness of mobs’
Newly appointed senior leader discusses the importance of information standards and governance, as well as ‘informed public discussion’
Worsening skills shortages threaten government digital transformation, NAO finds
Auditors praise the ‘fresh approach’ of CDDO but warn that unit’s work across government could be compromised by access to expertise
TfL collars fare-dodgers posting clips online
Transport authority reveals it has apprehended offenders after and uptick of evaders recording themselves
Cabinet Office invests in £300k software tool to get a handle on tech estate
Platform is intended to enable technologists and business leaders to better understand risks, gaps and tools that can be retired
ICO: Instead of massive fines, regulation works best when we work alongside organisations
Information commissioner John Edwards discusses the impact of the watchdog’s new approach to working with the public sector – which focuses on improvements, rather than penalties
Data delays, mice mix-ups and septuagenarian software skills – eight things we learned at PublicTechnology Live
As PublicTechnology gathered its audience for our annual summit, senior digital leaders from across the public sector discussed their priorities and challenges, and some of the more unexpected aspects of their work
Government aims to boost fraud skills of thousands of officials
New strategy puts forward plan to upskill experts across Whitehall
AI, blockchain and quantum lead emerging-tech agenda as government aims to expand on ‘pockets of progress’
CDDO head of strategy points to challenges and opportunities created by next-generation technologies
Home Office immigration investigation team seeks squad of digital forensics experts
Department says that ‘profile of criminality is changing rapidly’
Government plans national platform for sharing of social-care data
DHSC shortly to begin work on system due to launch in 2024
Government Counter Disinformation Unit ‘does not monitor individuals’, minister pledges
Paul Scully responds to ongoing questions following revelations that Army brigade was deployed to assess social posts of UK citizens
Teachers express concern over schools’ readiness for ChatGPT
Study from BCS finds that the majority of computing educators believe that chatbots will create fairness challenges that institutions are not yet equipped to deal with
Asylum backlog tops 160,000 as Home Office streamlines process for five countries
Digital transformation often cited by ministers appears to have had little impact
DWP plans to enable UC claims by prisoners nearing release
Department reveals tests are taking place in 15 institutions
GDS boss: ‘One Login has very strong cybersecurity – and will uphold privacy’
Tom Read discusses ongoing consultation and says that new legislation will not affect commitment to data minimisation
Sunak pours cold water on Blair’s call for state digital ID scheme
Former PM publishes paper calling for government to manage digital identity marketplace – but current Downing Street inhabitant seems to dismiss proposal
‘DWP is moving away from seeing someone as a benefit recipient – and asking how we can respond to their circumstances’
Before appearing at PublicTechnology Live next week, digital delivery director Helen Roberts tells us about the department’s priorities – and why the term ‘digital transformation’ has never been a good fit
Scotland unveils health and care data strategy to ‘empower’ patients
Minister unveils plan and stresses importance of ‘taking people with us’
NHS plans £150m framework to help solve trusts legacy issues with patient data
Health service identifies problems caused by organisations’ requirement to maintain multiple systems
Consumer watchdog seeks behavioural science guru to analyse firms’ online influence tactics
Competition and Markets Authority advertises role at head of dedicated hub which analyses ‘high-pressure’ sales ops
Cabinet Office taps data analytics firm for ‘spring clean’ of millions of files
Department extends existing supplier engagement in £500k deal