All posts tagged "Digital & Technology"

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  UK and Singapore open digital trade talks

  The UK has become the first European country to begin negotiations with Singapore on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA), following a model under which the Asian nation seeks to foster

  • Posted June 29, 2021
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  Data protection: how digital tech shielded citizens during the pandemic

  In many countries, the inventive use of digital technologies has helped to support economies and protect citizens. At the Government Digital Summit, digital leaders from 15 countries compared their experiences

  • Posted June 23, 2021
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  Australian AI plan promises new money and standards overhaul

  The Australian government will establish a new national AI centre, overhaul its public sector data standards and boost its direct investment in AI to almost half a billion Australian dollars

  • Posted June 22, 2021
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  IRS tackling big digital transformation and legislative challenges

  The COVID-19 pandemic forced government agencies to accelerate digital transformation efforts, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was no exception. The IRS was already in a significant transition period, spurred

  • Posted June 21, 2021
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  Tech strategies not being matched by investments, UN report finds

  While governments around the world are recognising the importance of technology in building a green, sustainable future, too many are spending only small sums on research, a UN report has

  • Posted June 18, 2021
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  EU launches digital Covid certificate to restore free movement

  Citizens of the EU-27 will soon be able to assert their freedom of movement rights across the bloc without COVID-19 testing, self-isolation or quarantine restrictions, after the EU completed the

  • Posted June 17, 2021
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  The twin transition: digital transformation in government can also boost sustainability

  From using data and AI to decide where to install electric vehicle charging points to cloud adoption, there are many ways digital technologies can help governments support sustainability. At a

  • Posted June 17, 2021
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  Human rights and AI: interesting insights from Australia’s commission

  The conundrum is one that many governments face: how do you make the most of technological advances in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) while protecting people’s rights? This applies

  • Posted June 11, 2021
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  EU presents plan for bloc-wide digital identity scheme

  The European Commission revealed its plans for a digital identity framework for citizens, residents and businesses last week. The European Digital Identity Wallet is an app that EU citizens will

  • Posted June 9, 2021
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  Europe’s strategy for responsible AI and data will also boost digital transformation

  Europe’s new legal framework for AI and data will help governments overcome the challenges associated with digitising services. With this in place, alongside advances in technology and a coordinated effort

  • Posted June 7, 2021
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