Consumer wearable devices and disease prevention
Research has linked wearable devices with the prevention, detection and mitigation of disease. What are the public health benefits and what are the risks?
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Computer misuse (204 KB , PDF)
Misuse of computers ranging from the mischievous to the criminal, has excited Parliamentary interest in the last year, culminating in Michael Colvin’s Computer Misuse Bill, due for second reading in the House of Commons on 9 February.
This POSTnote describes how computers can be ‘misused’, the damage that may or may not result, and the issues raised.
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Computer misuse (204 KB , PDF)
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Digital twins – dynamic models that respond to real-time data
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20 mph speed limits and zones: public health impacts
How can 20 mph speed limits and zones provide public health benefits? What are the challenges for interpreting the evidence, and policy considerations?
