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Campaigners warn that ‘virtual actions are not adequately addressed’ by existing law or pending legislation
DWP to boost digital services and data-sharing to improve benefits system for disabled people
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DWP chief sets 2022 goal of ‘using new technology to make it easier for customers to engage with us’
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Civil service operations chief discusses his priorities for the year ahead
CDDO working on guidance for ‘standardising government use of cloud’
Process will look at strategies adopted by other countries
‘Don’t create your own records of customer status’ – ICO warns venues on Covid Pass data-protection duties
Regulator updates guidance after introduction of new measures
Regulator proposes measures to loosen Apple and Google’s ‘vice-like grip’ on mobile users
CMA calls vendors to make it easier for users to switch between the two platforms
Parliament backs vaccine passports despite 100-strong Tory rebellion
MPs vote through the use of Covid passes
UK and US ministers hail ‘significant progress’ on data adequacy
UK digital secretary Dorries promises that countries should deepen
Scottish Government workers set to be given ‘right to disconnect’
Government announces it will enter into discussions over rules allowing workers to disconnect from remote systems and shun late-night emails
Government confirms 2033 shut-off for UK’s 2G and 3G networks
Mobile operators also make commitment to open network architectures
Government’s broadband-rollout unit to be spun out into executive agency
BDUK will remain part of DCMS but a new and independent management structure will be established
NHS Covid Pass to be rolled out to 12- to 15 year-olds
Minister promises documentation will be available via digital and non-digital routes
How-to guide aims to open up billions of tech procurement opportunities for SMEs
Government publishes advice for smaller firms and promises ‘sweeping’ rule changes to open up billions of pounds of public contracts
Common Platform: Courts workers back strike over problems with digital system
Union claims new system threatens 3,000 jobs
Sturgeon points to growing importance of data in policy design
Scottish Government first minister cites crucial role played by information and analysis in supporting pandemic response
Former GDS chief Cunnington approved for advisor role at McKinsey
Ex-digital government bigwig’s work at management consultant will be limited to the Middle East
Justice secretary scolded for leaking stats on transgender prisoners to press
UKSA chair says giving data to journalists ahead of official release ‘risks misinforming the public’
Government hopes transparency standard can build trust in departments’ use of algorithms
New guidelines created by Central Digital and Data Office
Information commissioner expresses transparency concerns and calls for FOI updates
Outgoing data-protection watchdog tells MPs that ‘ministers and government are not walking the talk’ on freedom of information
Government data-sharing blueprints to be introduced by end of FY22
New governance framework is currently being assessed across government
BEIS develops regulatory database after post-Brexit loss of access to EU platform
Regulated Professions Register will provide information for authorities, professional users and policymakers
New cyber laws aim to ‘put a firewall around’ citizens’ smart devices
Firms that breach guidelines could face multimillion-pound fines