Data

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UK reforms data rules to improve public sector sharing

The UK government’s reforms to data rules have become law, with ministers saying that the changes will make life easier for British people through better joined up data use across […]

Thew winners of 2024 Public Service Data Challenge

Projects shortlisted for Canada Public Service Data/AI Challenge

Four projects focusing on how to better use data or artificial intelligence in government have been shortlisted for the next stage of the Public Service Data/AI Challenge in Canada. The shortlisted […]

Brazilian pilot explores letting citizens control – and sell – their personal data

A pilot project in Brazil will explore enabling citizens to control and monetise their personal data. Dataprev, a state-owned technology company linked to Brazil’s Ministry of Management and Innovation in […]
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Opinion: How the UK could turn ‘citizen data’ into a national asset

Data is the lifeblood of artificial intelligence (AI) and as such is a hugely valuable resource. Entrepreneur Matt Clifford’s report on the AI Opportunities Action Plan, commissioned by the UK […]

Foundations first: UK data leaders on delivering the government missions  

The UK government has stressed the importance of a “digital revolution” to help create a more agile and effective state and deliver its five missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain […]

Global population data is in crisis – here’s why that matters

Every day, decisions that affect our lives depend on knowing how many people live where. For example, how many vaccines are needed in a community, where polling stations should be […]

AI surprises: Five minutes with Ed Kendall, director of advanced analysis at NHS England

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]
Thew winners of 2024 Public Service Data Challenge

From digital twins to AI financial forecasting: staff ideas longlisted in Canada’s Public Service Data and AI Challenge

Eight projects have been longlisted in Canada’s latest Public Service Data/AI Challenge, which gathers data-related ideas from the federal government workforce and develops the best ones towards implementation. The longlisted ideas […]

More effective government: Five minutes with Barry Lowry, Ireland’s chief information officer  

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

Privacy, security, trust, transparency: how to enable data-sharing in government

At the Global Government Digital Summit, digital leaders set out the barriers to government data sharing – from citizens’ suspicions to systems that disincentivise departments – and shared ideas for making […]