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Broadband Universal Service Obligation: consultation on design

31 July 2017
Closes on: 
Monday, 2 October 2017
Posted under: 
Computing
Policy
The Digital Economy Act 2017 which received Royal Assent in April, enabled the creation of a new broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO), giving every household and business the right to request a broadband connection at a minimum speed of at least 10Mbps, up to a reasonable cost threshold - no matter where they live or work. Following this, the Government is consulting on the specific design of the USO which would be set in secondary legislation.
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NIHR Future of Health Project

8 May 2017
Closed on: 
Saturday, 10 June 2017
Posted under: 
Policy
BCS members are invited to contribute views to the NIHR Future of Health Project. The consultation will focus on what health challenges in England will be like in 20-30 years’ time, and how they will differ from today. The purpose of this project is to inform NIHR strategic thinking and ensure the NIHR view of future health and healthcare (including social care and public health) incorporates diverse perspectives, from a broad range of experts from around the country, including those of patient and public representatives.

Protection of Official Data

10 April 2017
Closed on: 
Friday, 12 May 2017
Posted under: 
Computing
The Protection of Official Data project was referred to the Law Commission by the Cabinet Office in late 2015. We commenced work in February 2016 and they will publish their final report in Summer 2017.

The General Data Protection Regulation

21 April 2017
Closed on: 
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Posted under: 
Computing
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018. The UK remains a member of the European Union until we leave and the full rights and obligations of membership will apply until then, which includes an obligation to implement the GDPR.
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