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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council signs new data sharing contract
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has signed a contract with Capita One to improve integration between its computer systems and simplify data sharing across children’s services.....read more
Councils criticised over body-worn cameras
New research published by Big Brother Watch has issued criticism for local authorities over their use of body-worn cameras.....read more
10 per cent of councils to cut comms team
A survey has revealed that one on every ten councils are planning to reduce staff numbers in their communications teams this year.....read more
Digital tech to tackle congestion in Newcastle
Newcastle City Council is extending an innovative scheme that uses smart technology to help manage traffic flow.....read more
Government launches Digital Strategy
The government has launched its Digital Strategy which aims to create a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone.....read more
New digital framework attracts 2,000 SMEs
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and Government Digital Service (GDS) have launched the new Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework to supply technical expertise to the public sector.....read more
DCMS launches new internet safety drive
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has announced it has begun work on a refreshed Internet Safety Strategy, which aims to ensure the UK becomes the safest place in the world for you people to go online.....read more
DCMS announces new measures to boost growth of AI
The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has announced new measures to support Britain’s world-leading AI sector as part of a Digital Strategy, due to published on 1 March, to boost growth and deliver a ‘thriving, outward-looking digital economy that works for everyone’.....read more
Consultation launched on Investigatory powers
The Home Office has launched a consultation on five new codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.....read more
Majority would pay extra for better home Wi-Fi
A new survey has found that 77 per cent of households would pay more money in return for better Wi-Fi coverage at home.....read more
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