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Head of charities’ registry looks forward to a year of tech progress

Former DCMS minister says her replacement Michelle Donelan ‘does not understand’ pending legislation

New rules require online celebrities to be more transparent about paid-for posts – or face tough action

AI-powered artist takes questions from peers

DCMS entity is to examine the effect on artists of automated recommendations 

Simon Blagden has been appointed as chair of DCMS executive agency Building Digital UK

Money spent on external advice increased fourfold overnight

Parliamentary committee takes steps to try and ensure independence and rigour of upcoming review

RICU facility signs two-year contract

Department floats 10-month contract worth half a million pounds

Project to deliver new rail infrastructure invests in tools to monitor and manage media coverage

London attraction will provide schools tours with tablets and interactive digital content

App will remain available to businesses that wish to use it voluntarily

Digital department to set up shop in the city centre

Digital and data once again had a starring role in supporting – and, occasionally, hampering – government’s work this year. PublicTechnology looks back at the most significant events.

Elizabeth Denham will remain in post for an extra month and her deputies will take on regulatory duties for a further month until incoming chief John Edwards starts in new year

Even when sat in their living room, government officials working with international partners need to be cognisant and respectful of other cultures, according to experts Matt Minshall and Mark Roberts

Regulator recruits for leader to support ‘change and improvement’

Football grounds among venues not to impose demand for status evidence as users report issues accessing their vaccination record

Job advertisements specify “two-to-three days a week” in the office for London and Darlington roles

Tool will form part of the museum’s new long-term strategy