DCMS keeping tabs on child-safety implications of Apple updates
New versions of the vendor’s operating systems include support for DNS over HTTPS
Government follows tech firms’ lead in launching autism internship scheme
Programme will recruit 18-25 year olds
Scottish start-ups get funding boost
Public funding dedicated to help smaller firms survive pandemic
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National Cyber Security Centre: ‘Our adversaries innovate – so we must too’
Senior leaders stress importance of risk-taking in combatting the threats faced by the UK
LGA picks councils for digital inclusion funding
Authorities will each receive a slice of £200,000
Government spent £2.2m on ditched porn-block plan
Minister reveals seven-figure spending on development of ill-fated policy
Government supports £1bn deal to make poor mobile signal ‘a thing of the past’
Network operators propose sharing equipment to improve coverage in rural areas
HMRC turns to real-time data in tax-avoidance clampdown
Tax authority is piloting programmes to use data to identify people that may have been taken in by firms selling tax-avoidance initiatives
Government shut down 600 social media accounts run by prison inmates last year
MoJ implements a range of measures to combat illicit use of mobiles
DIT sets aside £2m to fund crack data-science policy squad
Department looks to bring in specialist team
Government unleashes counter-drone strategy
Policy contains measures including drone-takedown unit and drive to promote design standards
All NHS prescriptions to be digitised
Electronic prescriptions will be implemented across England from next month
MoD to set up £1.5bn framework for digital and IT contractors
Ministry to create commercial vehicle for accessing external expertise needed to support IT and digital programmes over the next five years
Government drops plan for age-verification for adult websites
The introduction of a so-called porn block has been shelved, culture secretary confirms
Government sets aside £400k for sex education training website
Schools to be given online resources to assist with rollout of new mandatory curriculum
Rail minister instructs train firms to get on board with smart ticketing by next year
Companies asked to send details of plans to make digital options the default by next year
Government consults on microchipping for cats
Environment secretary seeks evidence on whether use of technology should be compulsory for pet owners
Minister admits deportation risk for EU citizens who miss Settlement Scheme deadline
Brandon Lewis says ‘immigration rules will apply’ for those who fail to complete digital application
GDPR blamed for doubling of Whitehall’s recorded data breaches
Some departments report vast increases following introduction of new data-protection legislation
Home secretary signs agreement for access to US tech firms’ data
Agreement will also see US agencies permitted to requisition data from UK telcos
Scottish Parliament to examine use of facial recognition
Holyrood committee to explore benefits of technology as well 'a number of concerns' about privacy and rights
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