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Jobcentres go digital

Paul_Treloar_CPAG
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Advice and Rights Team, Child Poverty Action Group

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BBC News reports that jobcentres are getting a digital revamp, with electronic pads that recognise job seekers’ signatures using biometric software being installed at centres around the UK, along with PC workstations and free wi-fi.

Job centres to get digital makeover

While their use will not be not monitored formally, Ms Mahal said the screens were visible and staff would “have a chat” if they saw people using them for purposes other than job hunting.

Edmund Shepherd
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Oh good.