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Information and Communication

Information and communication technologies are reshaping the world, transforming the way in which we communicate, govern, work, manage crises, do business and spend our free time. These changes are, in turn, driving new policy development to address the societal impacts of digital technologies.

The UK Data Service holds data on a wide range of ICT topics, such as mobile communication, telework, social-media, radio, television, internet use, mass media, infrastructure, security and trust. This key research area helps us to understand how the fast evolving world of digital technologies impacts people’s lives and communities, changes the way we interact, affects our cultural experiences and could shape our future society and economy. Explore our library of impact case studies demonstrating how our data have been used. Find out how to search our catalogue.

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