Via Publictechnology.net According to a recent Ofcom survey Only 55 per cent of UK citizens has used a government or council website
Just half of the UK population has used the internet in the last year to access information about government or local council services or completed a government form or process online, according to Ofcom [...]
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Only 55 per cent of UK citizens has used a government or council website
March 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Accessibility, Investment, Society, UK, e-government, eInclusion/Digital Divide
Tags: Accessibility·Digital Divide·e-government·e-Inclusion·Investment·Society·UK
Monitoring and control of Staff Internet Access- Balance is required
January 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Accessibility, Data Protection and Privacy, Government Policy, Ireland, Legal Issues, Mobile Web, Net-Gen, Society, Trust, Web 2.0, transparency
Lots of organisations are starting to clamp down on Internet usage within the organisation. It should be remembered however, that heavy handed IT security policies can demoralise and demotivate staff. The old adage, ‘treat people like children and they will behave like children’ comes to mind.
I know some people whom have had experience working in [...]
Tags: Accessibility·Data Protection and Privacy·Government Policy·Ireland·Legal Issues·Mobile Web·Net-Gen·Society·transparency·Trust·Web 2.0
Accessing Council Services online reduces carbon emissions.
January 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Accessibility, Government Publications, Infrastructure, Local Government, Reports, Resources, UK
A report carried out by sustainability consultancy Best Foot Forward shows that online council services in the UK can contribute to big cuts in CO2 emissions.
People who use the internet to contact their local authority, instead of writing or driving to council offices, could help save the equivalent of millions of air miles in carbon [...]
Tags: Accessibility·e-government·environment·Government Publications·Infrastructure·Reports·UK
Excellent IT Accessibility Website from the NDA
January 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Accessibility, Ireland, Resources, Society, Standards
The National Disability Authority have for several years now, provided some excellent online resources for those designing websites, software and other IT related hardware and services. All government related IT projects should be created with accessibility in mind but it is important too that those creating solutions in the private sector adhere to these guidelines. [...]