Science and Technology Committee continues its inquiry into Digital Governments
Link: Committee examines evidence on the use of technology within Governments
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Thames Water fined £2m for “foreseeable and avoidable” pollution
Oxfordshire water contamination “reckless failure” – judge
Link: Press release: Thames Water fined £2m for “foreseeable and avoidable” pollution
Source: Environment Agency
Blog: GDPR is not Y2K
Link: Blog: GDPR is not Y2K
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: New strategy sets ambitions for a cyber security workforce fit for the future
Talented youngsters interested in cyber security will be given the opportunity to shine.
Link: Press release: New strategy sets ambitions for a cyber security workforce fit for the future
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: 26,000 share their views in Thames Crossing consultation
The number of responses is a record for a consultation of its type.
Link: Press release: 26,000 share their views in Thames Crossing consultation
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Grants available for SMEs looking to export
Applications are now open for UK businesses to apply for grants of up to £2,500 to attend international trade shows.
Link: Press release: Grants available for SMEs looking to export
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ministers quizzed on ‘no deal’ energy and environment plans
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee is continuing its scrutiny of the Government’s preparations for a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario
Link: Ministers quizzed on ‘no deal’ energy and environment plans
Source: Parliamentary News
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2426) (the “2003 Regulations”) so as to prohibit direct marketing in relation to occupational or personal pension schemes (“pensions cold calling”).
Link: The Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: UK energy statistics: statistical press release – December 2018
December 2018 editions of Energy Trends and Energy Prices published.
Link: Press release: UK energy statistics: statistical press release – December 2018
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: New environment protections set out in flagship bill
Draft clauses for the first Environment Bill for 20 years have been published by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove
Link: Press release: New environment protections set out in flagship bill
Source: Gov Press Releases