Author Archives for Christine Horton

Digital Identity: Global Roundup

September 29, 2025 8:36 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Digital identity news from around the world.

Women in Digital: Professor Kirstine Dale BSc MBA MRes MA PhD

September 29, 2025 7:39 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Kirstine Dale is the Met Office's Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and Principal Fellow for Data Science. She is responsible for embedding AI in the Office’s core business, including the use of AI in weather forecasting through leadership of the ‘AI for numerical weather prediction’ (AI4NWP) programme.

Balancing Security and Inclusion in the UK’s Identity Journey

September 26, 2025 12:11 pm Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

From healthcare to government services, the UK faces a test: protecting sensitive data while keeping services running.

Starmer unveils mandatory digital ID plans

September 26, 2025 10:49 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

Keir Starmer’s plan for a mandatory digital ID, the Brit Card, has ignited debate over privacy, cost and digital exclusion as the government moves to tighten identity checks and modernise services.

AI, cloud and CMS: How digital tools are rewiring UK healthcare

September 25, 2025 7:04 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

This digital healthcare roundup highlights how AI receptionists, secure CMS platforms and cloud telephony are transforming patient access – from dental practices to GP surgeries and national NHS systems.

Government using AI to crack down on fraud

September 25, 2025 6:42 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

More than a third of the money saved relates to fraud committed by companies and people during the pandemic.

Q&A: Unlocking the future of digital identity in government

September 25, 2025 6:26 am Published by Christine Horton Comments Off

We speak with Tom Ankers, Director, Identity & Biometrics at Deloitte Digital, about how Government can seize the opportunities presented by identity and digital credentials while addressing the challenges of adoption, security, privacy needs and citizen trust.