Digital, Data & Technology

New survey by the Information Commissioner’s Office flags ongoing public concern about government use of data

National Digital Conference sees Cabinet Office minister, officials and tech suppliers focus on changing attitudes to digital and technology in the workplace – as well as the future of automation

HMRC's Mark Dearnley says new company – set up to employ staff moving over from the £10bn Aspire contract – will have to abide by the Treasury's 1% pay cap, as union warns terms and conditions leading to a "drain of staff"

Key government plan to create common digital platforms still needs explaining to civil service staff, new study finds

National Audit Office updates MPs on HMRC's progress to replace Aspire

Cabinet Office minister says we must recognise “just how much” tech skills are rewarded outside the civil service

Party leaders call for deadline extension after government website crashes under pressure

Common Technology Service director details joined-up approach to handle “£8bn in contract exits”

Latest ranking of digital services in the EU puts UK top for open data – but slipping on use of online forms

Latest revisions to the tax authority's Single Departmental Plan include customer service targets and aim of getting staff engagement up to civil service-wide average

National Audit Office says customer service hit by tax authority's decision to reduce staff numbers before online switch was ready – but HMRC says it is now offering its "best service levels in years"

Cabinet Office promises new multi agency incident transfer protocol will help improve response to major incidents like terror attacks and floods