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Our view on digital sovereignty A thought leadership article by Mike Bracken MBE on Public Digital's view on digital sovereignty

Is 'digital sovereignty' merely about where your data is stored?

In this new blog post from Mike Bracken, we propose a more practical definition: Digital sovereignty is the agency and capacity of any organisation to make intelligent, informed choices to shape its digital future by design.

What if HR teams weren’t just supporting transformation — but leading it?

Our latest blog post explores how people teams can unlock lasting change by working differently.

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#HR #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork

Public Digital We are Public Digital, a digital transformation consultancy. We help global institutions that matter to thrive in the internet era. We apply the culture, processes, business models and technologies of...

We’re hiring 🗞️

We work with governments, organisations and public institutions that shape the world. If you want to be part of creating real impact, we’ve got roles open – including Technology Consultant.

Apply now: apply.workable.com/public-digit...

#Hiring #TechForGood #DigitalTransformation

🇨🇦 Canada Digital Service just shared a big, bold vision for Digital Public Infrastructure.

We’ve seen what’s possible - think big, start small, stay human. It’s about better services, more resilience + real accountability.

Let’s build it right.

#DigitalPublicInfrastructure #CDS #DPI

Data Bites #57 Data Bites #57

🎙️ Happening today at 6pm

Public Digital is hosting Data Bites #57

Hear from:

🔹 Dr Kate Marks OBE, Environment Agency
🔹 Jennifer Marks, GDS
🔹 Chris Pointon, Icebreaker One
🔹 Tom Parry, Defra

We'll be talking about better use of data in the public sector.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-bites...

The Provider Podcast - How leaders can navigate change whilst driving forward the digital agenda In episode three of The Digital Shift, you'll hear from Audree Fletcher former service director at NHS Test and Trace where she led the development and roll out of the service.

New on the Digital Shift podcast:
@e17chrisfleming.bsky.social chats with PD's Audree Fletcher (ex-NHS Test & Trace) on leading through uncertainty and keeping #digitaltransformation on track.

Partnering with @nhsproviders.bsky.social, @nhsconfed.org & NHS's Digital Academy.

#nhs #testandlearn

YouTube video by Public Digital Data Bites 56 - summary

Catch up on Data Bites #56 that took place last week in Liverpool. We explored data innovation, AI, a residents’ assembly on data, a health and care dashboard, data for communities and a council chatbot.

#dpi #data #testandlearn www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvJq...

The Provider Podcast - How to prepare for a cyber attack In episode two of our podcast mini-series, you’ll hear from Cate McLaurin who led the response when the London Borough of Hackney experienced a major ransomware attack in 2020.

Just dropped Ep 2 of The Digital Shift.

@e17chrisfleming.bsky.social chats with Cate McLaurin on why cyber-attacks are inevitable, how to mitigate risk and real-world lessons from Hackney’s ransomware incident.

Listen 👉

#CyberResilience #HealthTech

@nhsproviders.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org

Lessons from the GDS Revolution | Tom Loosemore | Recoding Government Podcast Episode · Herprogrammeer de Overheid · 16/06/2025 · 1h 9m

PD founder Tom Loosemore joins the latest episode of the Herprogrammeer de overheid podcast.

He dives into digital transformation in government, agile delivery and building citizen-centred services. Tune in:

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#GovTech #DigitalTransformation

PD consultant Dr Saw Nwe explores the various ways that NHS teams can get stuck in this latest blog post.

#nhs #delivery #digitaltransformation

TICTeC 2025, Mechelen & online To mark ten years since TICTeC began, mySociety will host the 8th Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC) on 10 & 11 June 2025 in Mechelen, and online.

Pleased to share that PD co-founder Mike Bracken is talking at #TICTeC today, the world’s leading summit on pro-democracy technology.

He'll be discussing the challenges posed by tech and the potential to repurpose technology in democratic defence.

#digitaltransformation #dpi #gds #publicdigital

Council culture: Why digital needs to be at the core Every day, local councils face growing pressure to deliver more with less. But the councils that thrive aren't necessarily those with the biggest budgets, they're...

Our Head of Local Government, @madebycatem.bsky.social Cate McLaurin’s latest piece is in The MJ.

In “Council culture: Why digital needs to be at the core", Cate argues that digital is everyone’s responsibility, not just the tech team's.

👉 www.themj.co.uk/council-culture-digital-core

📣 Data Bites 📣

We just arrived in Liverpool for Data Bites, taking place tonight at The Spine.

Find details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-bites...

@gavinfreeguard.bsky.social @ayymanduh.bsky.social

📢 Data Bites is taking place tonight in Liverpool at 6pm.

We'll be discussing some of the most exciting data-led projects happening across the north-west — from NHS dashboards to AI chatbots to resident-led assemblies on data and AI.

Book in here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-bites...

Happy Pride Month, Bluesky friends! 🌈

From all of us at PD, we celebrate the incredible diversity, courage, and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community.

This June, let’s continue building inclusive spaces to celebrate love, authenticity, and the freedom to be you. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Stay proud,
The PD Team

Back from #DeliverCon 2025 in York—the Defra-hosted, volunteer-powered "unconference" where #PublicSector delivery managers unite.

Top takeaways: practical collabs, rapid test-and-learn, and grounded AI apps. Carrying back fresh ideas—how’s your delivery community inspiring you? #PublicSector

Re:Think - Bold ideas to remake the State - Re:State Published to mark the launch of Re:State, this collection of short essays brings together a cross-party group of politicians, thought leaders, and public figures to make the case for radical reform of...

Our founder Mike Bracken has written for Re:State — a new platform for radical reform.

His piece, A New Era of System Leadership, features in Re:Think, a collection of sharp essays from across the political spectrum calling for a rethink of how the State works — and who it works for.

#testandlearn

There's a video coming soon!

Thank you @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social for hosting a brilliant Data Bites #55 this week.

And thanks also to @blangry.bsky.social; Dr Laura Gilbert CBE; Ed Humpherson, Head of the Office for Statistics Regulation; and Tom Smith from MHCLG.

Replay: app.sli.do/event/3Cg9rb...

Slide saying "Radicalised Needs"

@blangry.bsky.social speaking excellently at #pddatabites

Data Bites #55 was a great success this week.

We heard from @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social and @mysociety.bsky.social on climate action scorecards. Very informative.

#databites #data #dpi

Data Bites #55 Data Bites #55

Happy Data Bites day!

Join @publicdigital.bsky.social & me, 6pm, Ldn SW1/online, for:
- Laura Gilbert, public sector data/AI
- Ed Humpherson, OSR, beyond mechanistic thinking
- @blangry.bsky.social, you can't API your way out of politics
- Tom Smith, AI@MHCLG

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-bites...

Our MD @egawen.bsky.social talks to Think Digital about her career so far and the various challenges women face in the workplace.

#dpi #transformation #ukgov

Data Bites #55 Data Bites #55

Join us in Westminster on 7 May for Data Bites #55.

Speakers include:

🔹 Alex Blandford (Public Digital & Oxford)
🔹 Laura Gilbert (Ellison Institute)
🔹 Ed Humpherson on data, trust & regulation
🔹 MHCLG on Local Digital & AI

📍Broadway House, London SW1H

Health Worlds II Guiding Strategic AI Investment in Healthcare

AI is the most hyped tech in healthcare today — but technical success doesn’t equal strategic value.

We enjoyed reading about the second-order effects of AI in health systems: how it can entrench power, shift incentives and create new risks if not deployed thoughtfully.

#ai #dpi #nhs #govuk

Public Digital #95 | Public Digital Our April newsletter is out now, with a focus on Canada's general election and Public Digital's work in #Canada.

🗞️ Our latest monthly newsletter has gone out, focusing on Canada, and it's packed with insights, updates and thought-provoking conversations.

#digitaltransformation #canada #dpi #govuk

Thank you!

Shutting down a digital service isn’t a failure — it’s progress.

In our latest blog, Julia Harrison shares why ending things well is just as vital as starting something new.

From legacy tech to tricky conversations, she explores how to approach shutdowns with clarity and confidence.

🌍 Our latest Public Digital newsletter is out!

This month’s edition takes a global view: from supporting digital transformation in Barbados 🇧🇧 and Nigeria 🇳🇬, to reflections on global aid and inclusive leadership, and the future of digital public services.

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Data Bites #54 Data Bites #54

Join us on Wednesday 3rd April at 6pm (GMT) for the next edition of Data Bites, where we’ll be exploring how data and digital tools can support sustainability and climate action.

📍 Hybrid event: Join us in person at Broadway House, Westminster or online.

🍷 Drinks after the session.

More info 👇