Whether it’s scanning a QR code to access a menu, paying for parking on a phone, or simply booking a GP appointment online – essential parts of our daily lives are fast becoming intertwined with tech. But what happens to those unable to keep apace with the rate of digital change – or who choose not to engage – and will they, in effect, become “locked out” of society altogether? Reporter Elli Hodgson delves into the growing problem of digital exclusion. There’s no doubt technology has brought about a wide range of benefits, including simplifying tasks, providing fast and quick access to informa…
