Will the new Gov.uk app learn from the failure of Verify?
A new government app could help more citizens access digital public services. But the project must take heed of past mistakes if it is to be a success.
Cristina Lago
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Cristina Lago is associate editor of Tech Monitor. She joins New Statesman Media Group from IDG, where she was online editor of the ASEAN, Middle East and Africa editions of CIO.com before becoming editor of CIO UK. Prior to her career in journalism, Cristina held varied roles in the charity and private sectors.
Articles by Cristina Lago
How would the removal of the ‘human-in-the-loop’ on AI decisions affect CIOs?
Industry body BCS, the UK's Chartered Institute for IT, says human review of AI decisions must remain as the UK government ponders changes to data laws.
Cybersecurity strategy: Heineken UK’s infosec chief shares top tips
Dr Zibby Kwecka shares the ingredients of an effective cybersecurity strategy.
No, Brazil is not making bitcoin legal tender
Despite reports to the contrary, Brazil has no immediate plans to integrate bitcoin into its financial system. Such a move would be fraught with difficulties.
Is a coordinated international approach the way to regulate Big Tech?
Australia, the EU and the UK could develop a shared antitrust framework to rein in tech's biggest names. But is an international regulatory approach a realistic prospect?
Teaching civil servants to work like start-ups
Launched last week, the Public School of Technology aims to boost UK public sector workers' digital skills by exposing them to the working methods of the tech start-up scene.
New charter promises fair implementation of emerging technology across London
Announced today by mayor Sadiq Khan, the new Emerging Technology Charter for London aims to provide companies with guidelines on how to implement smart city tech with fairness and transparency.
Estonia invites global innovators to join ‘country-sized hackathon’
The Baltic country's new Digital Testbed Framework allows international developers to use its digital government platforms as a testbed for new solutions.
What does the appointment of Nadine Dorries as digital secretary mean for tech?
The new DCMS minister lacks digital experience, and tech leaders have questioned the wisdom of continual changes at the head of the department.
Is this the end for GDPR in the UK? Rishi Sunak says “you don’t need GDPR to have data adequacy”
Addressing a conference with tech industry leaders in East London, the chancellor said the UK is now in charge of its own data protection rules and it should move beyond the "box-ticking exercise" that hinders innovation.
Tallinn Digital Summit: Democracies must set standards for ‘trusted connectivity’
The US, Europe and other democracies must work together on digital standards or autocratic regimes will lead the way.
Pandemic pivot: How an events producer turned digital matchmaker during Covid-19
A proprietary "matchmaking" system helped Hyve Group accelerate its digital transformation in response to the pandemic.
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