Local authority for West Yorkshire city spends buys wearable tech that can be used by the likes of social workers and teachers with the aim of increasing their understanding and […]| PublicTechnology
The UK’s regulator for data protection has announced the results of an investigation which found a lack of appropriate backup systems, as well as some poor practice in record keeping The Information Commissioner’s Office has formally reprimanded South Yorkshire Police after the force deleted| PublicTechnology
Department advertises role as COO of its tech unit, which comes with a wide remit covering overall plans and strategy, as well as oversight of governance, finance, procurement, and communications The Department for Work and Pensions is offering a six-figure salary for an operational leader to| PublicTechnology
As work progresses on creating electronic versions of the driving licence, as well as National Insurance and benefits details, representatives have indicated this rollout will be complete in two years All identity and credential documents currently issued across central government will be off| PublicTechnology
The watchdog for online safety has opened a consultation in which the public and industry stakeholders are invited to give their views on measures intended to prevent harmful content spreading Tech companies could face new demands to block illegal content and introduce more restrictive livest| PublicTechnology
Holyrood’s flagship programme for boosting connectivity across the remote and rural areas of Scotland rolled out broadband to an additional 7,000 homes beyond its target for the 2025 fiscal year The Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% broadband rollout programme has exceeded its targets, desp| PublicTechnology
A recently issued privacy notice reveals that the government has sought participants for ongoing trials and user research, which will help shape progress of new mobile system for accessing services The Government Digital Service has invited a select group citizens to test out the soon-to-laun| PublicTechnology
Bodies under the sponsorship of DSIT and DHSC have provided financial support for a project to be led by a network of Scottish entities, including universities, NHS boards and charities Government bodies have devoted £2m in funding to a project exploring how technology can help people sufferi| PublicTechnology
Consultancy asked to develop proposals to encourage use of digital tools, but department pledges that ‘we will always be there to answer the phone for those who need extra help’ HM Revenue and Customs is undertaking a £250,000 short-term project to generate innovative ideas for “reducing avoi| PublicTechnology
First trailed in 2021, an app allowing citizens to access a broad range of services and manage their interactions with departments is now less than 12 months away, PublicTechnology understands The incoming GOV.UK App will serve nine “core functions” and is set for a wide-scale public release| PublicTechnology
Department retains specialist firm to help explore how data science models and insights could inform the content of mandatory weekly meetings between work coaches and new claimants of out-of-work benefits The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking a six-figure programme of work to ex| PublicTechnology