Author Archives for Christine Horton

Digital Identity: Global Roundup

January 12, 2026 9:31 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Digital identity news from around the world.

DWP goes shopping for AI to handle benefit calls

January 8, 2026 6:50 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

£23 million procurement aims to let callers talk instead of navigating phone menus.

Opening the Conversation: Women in Digital Government Goes Cross-Government in 2026

January 8, 2026 6:39 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Think Digital Partners is bringing its proven track record of delivering high-quality government events to Think Women in Digital Government in March 2026.

Open Rights Group urges UK to curb US tech reliance

January 7, 2026 7:07 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

As the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill returns to Parliament, Open Rights Group urges MPs to curb reliance on US tech.

UK Government launches £210 million Cyber Action Plan to secure digital public services

January 7, 2026 6:57 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Government sets out new measures to strengthen digital resilience and protect online services.

UK ‘AI Superpower’ Claims Ring Hollow Without Investment in Homegrown Tech

January 6, 2026 6:38 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Industry leaders warn that bold rhetoric on AI leadership is not being matched by domestic investment, risking deeper dependence on US technology giants.

Digital Identity: Global Roundup

January 5, 2026 10:09 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Digital identity news from around the world.

In the Spotlight: Cumbria Police

January 5, 2026 6:37 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Enhancing in-vehicle connectivity to deliver improved public safety for Cumbria Police.

UK and US organisations fear state-sponsored cyberattacks

January 2, 2026 7:22 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Geopolitical cyber risk escalates to boardroom issue as businesses warn governments are not doing enough to protect the private sector, according to a new report.

Building trust into online age verification

December 31, 2025 7:49 pm Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

As the UK moves to enforce online age verification under the Online Safety Act, protecting children must not come at the cost of privacy or digital trust. To succeed, age checks need to be privacy-preserving by design, giving users confidence that safety, security and personal data rights can coexist online, says Richard Hall, AVP at DigiCert.