Government and MPs ask for public support in fight against coronavirus fake news
Select committee and ministers ask for citizens to be on the lookout for false information spread online
DWP puts money into Verify after claimants report long delays in UC application process
But minister says there is no way to eliminate five-week wait for payment
UK missed out EU ventilator scheme after email invite mix-up, government claims
Breakdown in communication caused UK to miss out on initial procurement – but government ...
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ICO strategy focuses on public awareness and FOI reform
Regulator publishes Openness by Design three-year plan
HMRC apologises for ‘technical issues’ with Making Tax Digital direct debits
Problems affected ‘a very small number’ of the 350,000 businesses now signed up for digital platform, according to perm sec
Government to trial scheme to record citizens’ internet connections
Ability to compel telecoms firms to gather data was introduced in Investigatory Powers Act
Government usage of data registers shoots up
Data shows more and more services are accessing data sets
Windrush scandal showed dangers of bad data, says watchdog
NAO criticises government for tolerating and working around poor data
GDS chief Cunnington moves to new body 'promoting UK government services to the world'
International Government Service role a "fantastic opportunity to build on our achievements at GDS", Cunnington says
The digital fight needs political might
The case for transformation could do with more high-profile Westminster backers, according to PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall
Report reveals massive spike in Home Office data breach reporting following GDPR
New legislation saw the department recording and reporting many more incidents
DCMS and Cabinet Office to create joint Digital Identity Unit
Work also begins on developing a framework for identity products after Verify enters private ownership
National Data Strategy issues call for evidence
Input sought across various areas related to how data could benefit people, government and the economy
Dorset Council offers £112k for digital and change chief
Authority seeks leader to oversee transformation of tech estate and digital services
London heralds ‘new era of digital transformation’ for borough councils
Group representing all councils in the capital launches the London Office of Technology and Innovation
Government to trial ‘noise cameras’ to crack down on loud vehicles
Technology will measure sound levels to try and identify law-breakers
NHS looks to grow app library with self-service portal for developers
Tool is currently in public beta ahead of planned full launch in September
Scottish digital sector attracts strong foreign investment
US leads the way as tech projects attract cash
UKSA appoints interim national statistician
Current deputy Jonathan Athow will assume top job while search for full-time replacement continues
Plans for NHS app scaled back
Incoming chief of NHSX says an ‘all-singing, all-dancing’ application is not needed
DfE warned over ministers' use of data
Statistics regulator flags concern over how statistics are used
Inoculating the NHS against cyberattacks
Cybersecurity chiefs at Wirral NHS trust say education, collaboration and rapid communication are important protections against viruses, phishing and ransomware. Gill Hitchcock reports.
Councils, schools and universities given option to buy goods via Amazon in £400m deal
Four-year framework gives option of establishing Amazon Business account