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Facial recognition continues despite concern from MPs and ongoing court case
A number of facial recognition use cases continue to pop up across the UK, despite ongoing protests from MPs and civil liberty groups.
HMRC on the hunt for £150k Chief Security Officer
The Chief Security Officer will be part of the Chief Digital Information Office Group and be responsible for HMRC’s GDPR strategic vision.
Prime Minister begins to act on Dominic Cummings’ Brexit plan to make the UK a ‘science superpower’
Boris Johnson this week revealed plans to develop a new fast-track visa route for researchers and specialists in science, engineering and technology.
NHS to invest £250m in new AI Lab - “AI now ready for health services”
The AI Lab will sit within the new digital central unit for the national health service - NHSX.
GDS and Singapore GovTech Agency sign agreement to collaborate on digital government services
Under the agreement, the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) and Singapore GovTech will share knowledge and best practice.
Alison Pritchard begins role as interim GDS chief as Cunnington departs for new department
It was announced back in June that Cunnington would be stepping down as Director General of the Government Digital Service (GDS).
Limiting G-Cloud suppliers, contracts lengthened to 5 years, a lack of focus on outcomes…WTF?
An interview with Crown Commercial Service technology director Niall Quinn raises some serious concerns over the SME agenda and the future of tech procurement in Whitehall.
Sopra Steria promised a ‘streamlined’ digital visa service for students - what they got is ‘woefully inadequate’
Universities UK highlights reports of students having problems accessing and processing information online, as well as paying high fees to guarantee an appointment.
Heathrow Airport and NHS Digital chosen to take part in new ICO data protection Sandbox scheme
The Sandbox scheme is a new ICO service that will support organisations that are developing products and services that use personal data - but with a clear public benefit.
NHS needs to update 1 million Windows 7 PCs in less than 6 months
Support for Windows 7 expires in January 2020, but 76% of NHS computers are still running the operating system.