a smartphone3, they are not particularly suitable for some tasks (e.g. creating a CV, completing a job,Barriers to access Local public access internet points, such as libraries and community centres, play,Additionally, limits on computer time per user, restricted opening hours, lack of privacy and lack of,services are designed to work well on smartphones, some important activities, such as applying for jobs,Lending libraries are not without challenges as there are factors to consider around data privacy and
https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-five-challenges-2
In Scotland, this is as much as 20% of our population.,Village halls are at the heart of our communities –often a place local residents trust to find activities,Not everyone has these, and that’s why we have a digital divide in Scotland.,Tips for turning your village or community hall into a digital hub Here are some top tips for thinking,Research shows that most people are still offline because they feel uncertain about online safety and privacy
https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/digital/digital-champions
the team took a bit of time out to reflect on our mission and where next for digital participation in Scotland,Disruptive new technologies, particularly in healthcare, VR and machine learning The way we work and the jobs,Information overload and analysis paralysis Staying safe and secure online, and keeping control of your privacy,Some jobs are pretty tough, and automation may make others obsolete The online echo chamber and mob,more of the stories of people making a difference to digital participation Scale up our portfolio of community
https://scvo.scot/p/10171/2015/09/22/lets-talk-about-digital-participation
For example, CCTV may be seen as a breach of privacy but this might be necessary to protect people from,Part of the success of this approach will also depend on how the standards are introduced and the communication,In this way, the standards would operate upon the lines of a job description, with both essential and,It is vital that, on completion, the Standards are communicated in a variety of formats with accessibility,membership from the sector – our 1,600 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises
https://scvo.scot/p/14383/2017/01/20/briefing-health-and-social-care-standards
We would like to see a move away from work first methods, focused solely on job outcomes, to a ‘work,Yes x No Consent should always be sought as privacy is very important for individuals, in particular,timetable details, including when and where they have appointments, and this raises clear security and privacy,Job Grant Q: What should the Scottish Government consider in developing the Job Grant?,In line with the Princes Trust and others, we would like to see the proposed Job Grant recognise the
https://scvo.scot/p/14097/2016/11/29/scvo-response-to-the-scottish-governments-social-security-consultation
And then this week I attended a brilliant academic
conference on Connected
Communities.,The conference was specifically focussed on the intersection
between community capacity building, activism,Great reads from the day job: Locked
Out: The Smartphone Deficit published by Citizens Advice Scotland,wide-ranging read compiled by a myriad of researchers from around
the globe with vital themes such as data privacy,for creativity, enabling
participation in wider media, and which encourages ‘full participation in
community
https://scvo.scot/p/27066/2018/10/16/digital-bookmark-notes-from-digital-inclusion-research
the role of trustees is needed The shift to a digital system is welcome but should be equality and privacy,improving the definition of regulated work rather than shifting to protected roles Many third sector jobs,The move to digitalisation should also give due consideration to securing GDPR and privacy concerns.,overriding concerns with the proposals in this consultation is the lack of clarity on the link between job,membership from the sector – our 1,900 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises
https://scvo.scot/p/25795/2018/07/19/protecting-vulnerable-groups-scotland
The people and communities most likely to be supported by public services are
therefore also those most,SCVO, Engender, Inclusion Scotland, CPAG Scotland, Citizens
Advice Scotland (CAS) and others across the,The DWP Work Programme, a scheme
to help long-term unemployed people to find and keep jobs, had similar,have a duty to ensure
individuals do not give up some civil and political rights, such as the right
to privacy,challenges
that undermine both the right to social security, and other rights, such as the
right to privacy
https://scvo.scot/p/31067/2019/05/22/scvo-submission-to-un-special-rapporteur-on-extreme-poverty-and-human-rights
