The Government’s tendency to take more responsibility, rather than devolving it to local networks, is at the root of many of the scheme’s problems.
It’s critical for it to consult with consumers and industry experts before making big decisions.
Singapore, Australia and other countries experienced difficulties; the important thing is learning from these and improving matters.
The difficulties the Government has had with Apple and its contact tracing app demonstrates the need to break up power in big tech.
The core of the problem seems to be that both its own system and the Google/Apple alternative pose substantial problems.
They seem no less relevant this morning than they were yesterday – and are unlikely to be answered this afternoon.
The proposals he will announce this evening can’t simply be taken on trust by voters.
Although NHSX’s approach involves a degree of centralisation, it is important to remember that the identifiers uploaded to the server will remain anonymous.
If it is copied, tracked or taken unlawfully, then its owners should be compensated, regardless of whether they can prove ‘damage’.
We need to illustrate how the wonders of today’s world would never have been created by an all-powerful state.
All the risks of the regime fall presently to students and taxpayers. Not only is this unfair and morally questionable, but it leads directly to undesirable outcomes.
The Conservatives need a strategy to dominate VR, a presence in voice-controlled tech and – yes – a ‘Maybot’ chatbot.
Cambridge University Press is just the latest institution to regret sacrificing fundamental principles in return for Chinese business.
The fourth article in a five-piece series by the author on how Britain must prepare for March 31 2019 – and has less than 600 days to get it right.
We are seeing the rise of the outrider. These ‘non-party campaigns’ often spring up in and around elections – with the public in the dark about their funding.