Digital technology has changed the way we live in private and in public, and governments are increasingly aware of the benefits of bringing public services online. But is this good for citizens? New technology offers many potential futures, but how can those futures be sustainable, secure and prosperous for everyone?

This guide discusses these questions.

Source: BBC World Service

Date: February 5th, 2016

Link (to a multi-part web page): http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zqkjp39

Discussion questions are embedded in the web pages.