Shared services: the only way is Essex

Sooraj Shah
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Essex County Council has tackled the data governance issues around shared services head on

Local councils are increasingly turning to the shared services model as a means to reduce costs. But, by focusing their efforts purely on cost, authorities risk neglecting their data protection res...

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