Technology Policy Archives - Page 4 of 8

Three things the next government must do with tech & data

by Eddie Copeland | Jan 8, 2015

Just days into the New Year and the starting gun for campaigning for the next election has already been fired. While the outcome in May is still far from certain, one thing seems sure: the economy and the future of public services will be at the heart of debate. As...

Are there votes in digital policy?

by Eddie Copeland | Dec 10, 2014

Recent years have witnessed a sharp rise in interest from all three main political parties in using technology to transform the way public services are delivered. This has been driven by two main factors. The first is the pressing need for greater efficiency. Right...

Three reasons to welcome the Sharing Economy Review

by Eddie Copeland | Nov 27, 2014

Just eight weeks after the government announced the launch of a review into the sharing economy, the project’s findings have been published in a report: Unlocking the Sharing Economy. Led by Debbie Wosskow, CEO of Love Home Swap, the review was tasked with examining...

Why an NHS Kitemark for health apps is good for doctors and patients

by Eddie Copeland | Nov 14, 2014

This week an NHS kite mark for health-related smartphone apps was announced as one of several new technology initiatives being supported by NHS chiefs in England. Policy Exchange welcomes the move, which is expected to increase doctors’ confidence in prescribing apps...

Are elected mayors enough to deliver the Northern Powerhouse?

by Eddie Copeland | Nov 7, 2014

Plans to create a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ took a significant step forward this week with the announcement that Greater Manchester will gain its own directly elected mayor from 2017. The government has made the introduction of the position a condition of devolving...

We need to talk about data

by Eddie Copeland | Oct 2, 2014

“Who do you trust with your data?” This question certainly proved to be a dominant discussion point at several Conservative Party Conference fringe events this year. The answer (at least according to research and polling published by the Royal Statistical Society and...

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