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Data and Intelligence Network: ethics framework
Sets out the principles our network will adhere to when running data and intelligence projects so we can deliver insight on the pandemic and wider data issues at pace while keeping ethics at the forefront of our thinking.
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Improving broadband access
Work starts to extend superfast broadband to rural communities.
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National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021
This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.
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National guidance for child protection 2021: consultation report
This report shows the results of the public consultation on the revised national guidance for child protection in Scotland, and our response to the results.
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Digital Economy Business Survey 2021: findings
Summary of findings from the Digital Economy Business Survey (DEBS) 2021. This publication includes the high level DEBS report, accompanying data tables and the Digital Economy Maturity Index 2021.
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Supporting people to get online
Over £26 million to close the digital divide.
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Accelerating Scotland’s tech-led recovery
Programme backed by £7 million funding in first year.
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Scotland's Creative Digital Initiative
Supporting digital innovation within cultural businesses.
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Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence
Strategy addresses specific challenges for the economy, society and children.
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Connecting Scotland
Investment in digital inclusion exceeds £48 million.
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National partnership to tackle scams
Prevention, awareness raising and enforcement action targeted.
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Superfast broadband subsea work to start
Improving connectivity to 15 of Scotland’s islands through R100 North contract.
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Creating an inclusive digital world
Geography, background or ability should not be a barrier to getting online.
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A changing nation: how Scotland will thrive in a digital world
This strategy sets out the measures which will ensure that Scotland will fulfil its potential in a constantly evolving digital world.
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New scheme to increase connectivity unveiled
Wider roll-out of 4G and 5G technology.
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Digital Scotland Service Standard
The service standard aims to make sure that services in Scotland are continually improving and that users are always the focus.
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Right First Time: a practical guide for public authorities to decision-making and the law - second edition
Right First Time is a practical guide for public authorities in Scotland to decision-making and the law.
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Reaching 100% Programme (R100) - State Aid: consultation
A State Aid public consultation to confirm eligible premises for public investment via the Reaching 100% Programme (R110) which is striving to extend the availability of NGA broadband infrastructure to deliver superfast broadband access to 100% of premises in Scotland.
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Superfast broadband for homes and businesses in the North
Contract signed for the £384 million R100 North of Scotland lot.
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Harnessing digital for economic recovery
Accelerating digital adoption by small and medium-sized firms.
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Helping families get online
New kit and training to tackle digital exclusion.
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Transforming planning for the digital age
£35 million investment in technology.
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£1m fund to keep care home residents connected
Digital device funding to keep residents connected with their loved ones.
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Renewing Scotland's full potential in a digital world: consultation
Consultation seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland, which reflects the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Help to get online
Connecting Scotland programme funding to expand to £43 million.
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Scottish technology ecosystem: review
Review of the Scottish tech ecosystem by Mark Logan, commissioned by the Scottish Government, with recommendations on how to develop a world-class tech sector.
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Putting start-ups at heart of recovery
Report on expanding technology sector.
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Connecting Scotland
£15 million to help 23,000 more households get online.
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Digital Scotland – Reaching 100% programme: public consultation report (revised)
Revised Scottish Government responses to the consultation into the eligible intervention area for investment of public funds into Next Generation Access (NGA) broadband infrastructure.
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Getting people online
Funding to connect the most vulnerable.
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Reaching 100%: superfast broadband for all – March 2020 update
An update on progress of the Scottish Government's Reaching 100% programme, as per its commitment to deliver 100% superfast broadband across Scotland.
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CivTech 4.0 Demo Day
Showcasing public sector innovation.
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Better mobile coverage for rural areas
4G programme delivers first mast.
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Better access to learning
Digital hubs launched across South of Scotland.
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Improving digital technologies and skills
Interest-free loans for digital development.
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Transforming digital connectivity
Delivery of full fibre broadband.
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Government to spotlight cyber security
Cyber Scotland Week 2020 planned for 17-23 February.
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R100 progress
Bidder announced for broadband roll out.
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Improving digital evidence sharing
Modernising the criminal justice system.
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5G: strategy for Scotland
A strategy outlining our vision for 5G and our commitment to embracing the opportunities it will give to build towards our aspiration to establish Scotland as a forward looking digital nation.
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5G blueprint
Scotland set for life in the fast lane.
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Implications of future technological trends on Scotland's infrastructure: independent report
Overview of the range of technology trends potentially impacting on infrastructure in Scotland and examples of their uses and implications.
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Reaching 100%: superfast broadband for all
An overview of the Scottish Government's Reaching 100% programme
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Investing in digital skills
£1 million to increase employment opportunities.
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Rates relief puts Scotland in fibre fast lane
New initiative to help deliver more broadband infrastructure.
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Cupar Digital Improvement Pilot
Innovative approach will trial and showcase a potential model for smaller town use.
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Scottish 4G Infill Programme consultation: information request
This public consultation seeks to expand the intervention area of the S4GI programme from the initial 16 sites; it also sets out our selection criteria.
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Investing in Scotland’s Digital Future
£6 million digital network launched.
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£2 million fund to improve business digital capabilities
Digital Development Loan launched.
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95% broadband coverage
Around 890,000 premises now connected.
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Technology and the labour market
Impact of technological changes on Scottish jobs.
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Superfast broadband rollout to benefit rural areas
Prioritising rural Scotland.
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£600 million for broadband
UK’s first universal superfast broadband programme launched.
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Budget sets out economic growth package
Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Aberdeen to receive Gigabit broadband
£2 million for faster public sector connectivity.
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Broadband coverage extended
Fibre connection for over 90% of communities, businesses and homes.
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Scottish household survey 2016: key findings
Short report summarising the key findings from the Scottish household survey 2016: annual report.
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Scottish household survey 2016: annual report
Results from the 2016 edition of the continuous survey based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland.
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Farmers get online
Digital Single Application Form.
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Collaborative economy: evidence analysis
Analysis of responses to the call for evidence issued by the Scottish Expert Advisory Panel on the Collaborative Economy in April 2017.
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Superfast broadband in Scotland: reaching 100%
Extending coverage as far as possible to deliver superfast broadband access to 100% of premises in Scotland.
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Superfast broadband goes further
Rollout reaches new milestone.
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Digital Skills for the future
FM visits US ‘coding bootcamp’.
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Digital strategy launched
Realising Scotland’s full potential in a Digital World.
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Realising Scotland's full potential in a digital world: a digital strategy for Scotland
Scotland's refreshed digital strategy sets out our vision for Scotland as a vibrant, inclusive, open and outward looking digital nation.
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Increased funding for digital skills
£36 million available to Scottish business.
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Superfast broadband extended
£15.6 million for extra coverage.
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Pitlochry Cabinet
Cabinet meeting and public discussion in Pitlochry.
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Cybercrime is coming to town
Keep your details secure when shopping online.
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Broadband coverage goes further
DSSB programme reaches milestone.
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Enhancing learning and teaching through the use of digital technology
National strategy to ensure all learners and educators are able to benefit from digital technology in their education.
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Open Data resource pack: version 2
Resource pack to help public authorities develop and implement plans for open data. This is the second version of the document.
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Scotland's Digital Future: delivery of public services: progress update
An update on the work of the Digital Public Services and Business Transformation division.
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Open Data Resource Pack
This Open Data Resource Pack is intended to help public authorities throughout Scotland develop and implement their own plans for open data.
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Open Data Strategy
Sets out our ambition for making data open and available for others to use and reuse.