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Joint Biosecurity Centre to work with Turing Institute and Royal Statistical Society
NHS Grampian adopts digital triage and consultation platform
Scottish health board rolls out technology system
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Minister reveals limited adoption of tech tools
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National Data Guardian report finds that as many as a third of population lack trust in government use of data
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Lost data on 16,000 coronavirus cases pinned on Excel
The limitations of the popular Microsoft software likely caused the delays in processing data
Contact-tracing app downloads top 10 million
Government claims almost half a million businesses have printed QR-code posters
Contact-tracing app launches today
Major networks announce that use of program will not be taken from data allowances
Shadow minister claims government ‘addicted’ to outsourcing
Rachel Reeves criticises amount of public money spent with private firms
Digital inclusion is vital during the COVID-19 accelerated channel shift
Accessibility requirements aren’t restrictions that need to be overcome - they’re guidelines to improve online experiences for everyone, says Jadu VP Richard Friend
London NHS bodies team up to plan £2m digital mental-health platform for young people
Ten CCGs and trusts look to improve access to remote services
NHS opens bidding on £1bn PC and print framework
Suppliers sought across six lots covering a comprehensive range of end-user devices
Doctors’ union to review use of video consultations
BMA board will examine how best to use technology going forward and calls for government to take heed of its findings
Hancock urges citizens not to ‘game the system’ as people find local coronavirus tests by claiming to live 500 miles away
Twickenham MP claims her constituents have been able to book local tests only by entering an Aberdeen postcode
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Personal data of all Welsh coronavirus cases compromised in breach
Public Health Wales says leak that affected more than 18,000 people to have tested positive was attributable to ‘human error’
Hancock hails ‘defining moment’ in virus response as NHS contact-tracing app to launch nationwide this month
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