Thousands of Universal Credit claimants unable to use Gov.uk Verify to apply for benefits

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ISSUE DATE: 1 February 2018 TOP STORIES Thousands of Universal Credit claimants unable to use Gov.uk Verify to apply for benefits Government research shows that barely one-third of benefits claimants can successfully apply for new Universal Credit digital service using flagship online identity system. READ MORE → Facebook reports $15.9bn profit after ‘hard’ year Facebook has reported a strong fourth quarter and a strong year with quarterly profit up 20% and annual profit up 56%, but chief Mark Zuckerberg admits it has been a challenging 12 months. READ MORE → Many businesses still using outdated security, says Troy Hunt Too many businesses are using out-of-date approaches to security, a world-renowned cyber security author and trainer warns. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH GDPR requests to take thousands of hours a month, says survey A recent survey predicts organisations will potentially face thousands of customer requests about their personal information every month, with many unprepared for GDPR compliance.  READ MORE → UK finance sector cyber security pros admit shocking practices UK financial sector IT security teams face immense challenges that are undermining business opportunities and continuity in financial services, a survey reveals. READ MORE → ICT apprenticeship uptake dropped over the past year The number of people in the UK choosing to do ICT apprenticeships has dropped over the past year despite the government’s apprenticeship levy. READ MORE → Carillion not a like-for-like comparison with IT services firms, but an overt reminder Although Carillion’s problems are unlikely to hit major IT services suppliers, its collapse is a reminder of the need to ensure good governance. READ MORE →

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