The public survey will look for opinions on how personal data should be exploited, in the wake of earlier data protection scandals
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London To Get ‘Office Of Technology And Innovation’
The centralised body is intended to coordinate digital programmes across the city and promote a culture of technology preparedness
Harrow Council Integrates Watson AI Into Social Care Pilot
The cognitive technology is to help individuals and carers manage personal health budgets
North London Boroughs Choose Ed Garcez As CDIO
Ed Garcez, currently CIO for the London tri-borough, is to head a new combined ICT and digital service at three North London boroughs
Local Council Digital Projects Show Data Exchange Concerns
Local council digital pilot projects have made significant savings but also uncovered problems including security issues
Lincolnshire County Council Recovers From Ransomware Attack
The council shut down its systems for most of last week after being hit by a ransomware attack
Drop In Council Workers Suspended For Viewing Porn
A Freedom of Information request by the BBC found 11 council staff were suspended last year for pornography-related infractions