Redundant websites using the gov.uk domain, like the Millennium Bug information page, were still being paid for by the Cabinet Office
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Open Rights Group: Brexit Puts UK Citizen Digital Rights At Risk
UK exit from European Union could place British citizen's digital rights in jeopardy, says Open Right Group
Brexit Concern As EU and US Agree To Strengthen Privacy Shield
The United States and EU agree to modify data transfer pact, but what now for the UK?
US Senate Blocks Expansion Of FBI Surveillance Powers
Proposal would have allowed FBI to access vast amounts of Internet metadata without a warrant
EU Referendum Casts Shadow On London Technology Week
ANALYSIS: Can London remain the 'tech capital of Europe' if it goes against the wishes of the industry and vote for Brexit in the EU referendum?
IBM, Microsoft And BT Urge UK To Vote ‘Remain’ In EU Referendum
34 leading UK tech executives say a Brexit would harm tech companies and their customers while damaging the British economy
G-Cloud Dream Is ‘Dying’, Claims Founding Adopter
Early G-Cloud adopter claims framework is dying, and slams “pitiful returns”, buyer attitudes and broken app store
Investigatory Powers Bill Is Passed By Parliament
Most Labour MPs join the Conservatives to pass controversial surveillance legislation in Parliament
Local Council Digital Projects Show Data Exchange Concerns
Local council digital pilot projects have made significant savings but also uncovered problems including security issues
Open Data For Social Good: The Case For Better Transport Services
ANALYSIS: Martin Howell from Cubic Transportation Systems explores how open data can transform urban mass transit
Poll: Is UK Tech Better Off In The European Union?
EU referendum: UK tech firms want to stay in the EU but what do you think about a potential Brexit?
National Cyber Security Centre To Offer Cyber Advice For Businesses
Government announces GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre to provide businesses with security guidance
GDPR: What Are We Going To Do With Your Data?
DQM's Christine Andrews tells us why controlling your data will be key under the new GDPR rulings
Privacy Shield Setback After Officials Demand More Time
Meeting with European officials fails to reach agreement on data sharing agreement with the United States
EU Referendum: A Third Of Tech Firms Have No Plans For Brexit
More than half of tech firms have had no discussion about the impact of Brexit on business. Of those that have, 1 in 10 have talked about leaving the UK
GDS: Digital Revolution Will Change Way Citizens Interact With Government By 2030
Government Digital Services (GDS) chief Stephen Foreshew-Cain says digital will mark the biggest transformation in the civil service since its creation
Data Collecting Cycle Light Wins BT Connected Cities Competition
BT competition aims to find innovative smart city, IoT and connected society projects as it proclaims public sector services to be on verge of revolution
Government: We ‘Must Help’ Workforce Retrain As Businesses Digitise
Minister for the Cabinet Office Matthew Hancock says digitisation and automation can help economy but recognises need to help people make transition
Zug, Switzerland Accepts Bitcoin For Public Services
Swiss city trials Bitcoin payments of up to £143 as part of wider trial to see how digital currencies can stimulate finance sector
UK Civil Servants Are Becoming More Positive About Government IT
TechUK survey shows growing number of workers see tech as crucial to their jobs
Mayor Of London 2016: UKIP – London Tech Would Benefit From EU Brexit
UKIP's Peter Whittle says he is committed to London's tech scene, and thinks it would be better off if the UK left the EU
Mayor Of London 2016: Caroline Pidgeon – Tech Success Depends On Staying In EU
Caroline Pidgeon says leaving the EU would damage London as a tech hub as she makes immigration, skills and open data key pillars of mayoral bid
Mayor Of London 2016: Zac Goldsmith Urges Tech Not To Jeopardise Status Quo
Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith promises to continue Boris Johnson's legacy with pro-tech policies, green tech hub, and broadband in tube network
Mayor Of London 2016: Green Party’s Sian Berry Knows Tech Issues ‘First Hand’
Green Party candidate Sian Berry explains to TechWeekEurope how she would promote the tech sector, diversity within IT and use technology to improve the capital
Brazil Blocks WhatsApp For 72 Hours
Brazilian judge orders operators to block access in latest battle between country and WhatsApp
UK Government Signals Support For Blockchain
Minister says blockchain technology could be used to better track and distribute government grants
Conservative MP Tells Tech Firms To ‘Speak Up’ Against EU Brexit
Matt Warman says if technology firms are so in favour of staying in the EU, they should use their influence to avoid Brexit
Uber Driver/Customer Data Sharing Raises Privacy Concerns
Uber disclosed info on 14 million of its users to US law enforcement and regulatory agencies, according to its transparency report
Attention, Londoners! Facebook Wants You To Vote
Newsfeed campaign looks to encourage Facebook users to register to vote in upcoming May 6 mayoral elections
Ed Vaizey: It’s Time To Embrace Technological Change
“Dazzling” potential of the Internet of Things among exciting prospects as Minister highlights continued government support for new technology