23 February 2018

General Data Protection Regulation

In Europe, EU institutions have paid attention to citizens’ demands for greater data protection. That’s why, on 14 April 2016, the European Parliament adopted a new regulation that will replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive.

BT has created a new White Paper explaining how to deal with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation.

Click here to download the White Paper for free.

#Data

Redefining the shape of local government

With the new authorities of East Suffolk and West Suffolk launching from next month, what final hurdles do the councils face in coming together? Neil Merrick reports.

Understanding chatbots

Julian Mead calls for an open and informed discussion around the use of chatbots in local government.

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Managing Director

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Non-Executive Directors

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Local Government News

The December issue of Local Government News looks at the consequences a council may face if it is unable to provide statutory services, the launch of Liverpool’s housing company and how councils can best manage roles in local authority companies.

It also has a special section on green building and energy efficiency including what funding is available to enable councils to deliver heat networks and how councils can pay for ‘smart buildings’.