On 22 August 2022, the Auditor General for Scotland published Tackling digital exclusion.
The report says "In an increasingly digital world not everyone can get the services and support they need or are entitled to. Digital exclusion affects people who don’t have or can’t afford a suitable digital device, internet connection or data package, or do not have the skills and confidence to use digital technology. It is estimated that one adult in every six lacks essential digital skills for everyday life, and nine per cent of Scotland’s households do not have an internet connection".
The report was discussed at the following Committee meetings:
The Committee has sent and received the following correspondence during its scrutiny of the report:
Correspondence from the Convener to Lesley Fraser, Director-General Corporate, Scottish Government, 14 November 2024