Digital
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: data protection impact assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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Scotland’s Full Fibre Charter
Charter consisting of a series of pledges to help extend full fibre broadband across Scotland.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Virtual reality helping victims
World-first allows people to better understand courtroom process.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Broadband infrastructure in Scotland: public review
A public review to confirm eligible premises for public investment via Project Gigabit, which has an ambition to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible.
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Digital evidence pilot
Collaborative system will benefit victims and witnesses.
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Young Person's Guarantee: update report March 2023
The report highlights progress over the 2 years of the Young Person’s Guarantee and also sets out the direction of travel going forward.
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Scottish Government records management plan
Sets out the Scottish Government records management plan, policy and retention schedules as well as plans to digitise our records.
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Delivering faster internet
Full fibre broadband network extended.
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Cyber security boosted
Training to help safeguard organisations from attack.
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Inspiring a new generation of tech entrepreneurs
Investment to create cutting-edge network for start-ups.
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Improving broadband access
Progress to extend faster broadband to island communities.
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Building a tech nation
Investment can help create more high quality start-ups.
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Boosting broadband access
Five more companies to support future proofed broadband.
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Preparing pupils for careers in tech
£1.3 million for computing in schools.
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More than 60,000 households helped online
People given new online skills and training.
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Delivering quicker internet
Superfast broadband voucher scheme extended.
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Improving broadband access
Work starts to extend superfast broadband to rural communities.
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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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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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Farmers get online
Digital Single Application Form.
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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.
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